Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG (2004 – 2006) vs Audi RS6 Avant (2004 – 2008): specs compared
Both offer around 476 hp at most. The Audi RS6 Avant has the higher top speed: 280 km/h against 250 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG uses less fuel, from 13.6 L/100 km against 14.6 L/100 km. The Audi RS6 Avant is the lighter car, from 1,865 kg against 1,920 kg. At 4,915 mm, the Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG is 64 mm longer than the Audi RS6 Avant.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
CLS AMG
2004 – 2006
|
Audi
RS6 Avant
2004 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2006 | 2004 – 2008 |
| Body style | — | Avant · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 476 hp | 480 hp |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 560 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.7 s | 4.8 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 280 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.6 L/100 km | 14.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,915 mm | 4,851 mm |
| Width | 1,872 mm | 1,849 mm |
| Height | 1,389 mm | 1,453 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,855 mm | 2,758 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,920 kg | 1,865 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.