Audi RS6 (2002 – 2004) vs Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors (2002 – 2006): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 500 hp against 450 hp. It uses less fuel, from 11.9 L/100 km against 14.6 L/100 km. The Audi RS6 is the lighter car, from 1,840 kg against 1,885 kg. At 4,994 mm, the Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors is 135 mm longer than the Audi RS6.
| Specification |
Audi
RS6
2002 – 2004
|
Mercedes-Benz
CL-Klasse and predecessors
2002 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2004 | 2002 – 2006 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 450 hp | 306 – 500 hp |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 460 – 800 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.7 s | 4.8 – 6.5 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 14.6 L/100 km | 11.9 – 14.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,859 mm | 4,994 mm |
| Width | 1,849 mm | 1,857 mm |
| Height | 1,425 mm | 1,397 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,758 mm | 2,885 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,840 kg | 1,885 – 2,075 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.