Audi S6 (2014 – 2019) vs Mercedes-Benz CLS-Klasse (2014 – 2018): specs compared
The Audi S6 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 450 hp against 408 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.4 s against 4.8 s. The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Klasse uses less fuel, from 4.7 L/100 km against 9.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,775 kg against 1,970 kg.
| Specification |
Audi
S6
2014 – 2019
|
Mercedes-Benz
CLS-Klasse
2014 – 2018
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2014 – 2019 | 2014 – 2018 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 9 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 450 hp | 170 – 408 hp |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 400 – 620 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.4 s | 4.8 – 8.3 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 237 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.2 L/100 km | 4.7 – 9.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,930 mm | 4,938 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 1,882 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,417 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,916 mm | 2,873 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,970 kg | 1,775 – 1,940 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

