2005 Audi RS6 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, both 2005 Audi RS6 and 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,964 cc, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi RS6 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (355 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi RS6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi RS6 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Audi RS6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi RS6 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi RS6 (560 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 Audi RS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi RS6 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | RS6 | CLK |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 4964 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1715 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |
