Audi RS6 (2008 – 2010) vs Mercedes-Benz CL AMG (2007 – 2012): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz CL AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 612 hp against 530 hp. The Audi RS6 uses less fuel, from 13.9 L/100 km against 14.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,985 kg against 2,085 kg. At 5,085 mm, the Mercedes-Benz CL AMG is 157 mm longer than the Audi RS6.
| Specification |
Audi
RS6
2008 – 2010
|
Mercedes-Benz
CL AMG
2007 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2010 | 2007 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 580 hp | 525 – 612 hp |
| Torque | 649 Nm | 630 – 1,000 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.5 s | 4.4 – 4.6 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.9 L/100 km | 14.8 – 14.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,928 mm | 5,065 – 5,085 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,872 mm |
| Height | 1,455 mm | 1,417 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,847 mm | 2,954 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,985 kg | 2,085 – 2,240 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.