2007 Audi S6 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2007 Audi S6 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 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (494 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2007 Audi S6. (435 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi S6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 315 kg more than 2007 Audi S6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Audi S6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi S6 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (800 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi S6. (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 S6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi S6 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S6 | CL |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 494 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 88 L |
