2005 Audi S6 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi S6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi S6 would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2005 Audi S6. (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi S6.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (831 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi S6. (420 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi S6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi S6 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S6 | CL |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 831 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 90 L |
