2007 Audi A6 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2007 Audi A6 and 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (525 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2007 Audi A6. (430 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A6 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A6. (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A6 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A6 | CL |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 525 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 631 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 102.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 94.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 14.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |
