2009 Audi A6 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2009 Audi A6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 5,441 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2009 Audi A6. (300 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 1035 kg more than 2009 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (700 Nm) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6. (420 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A6 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A6 | CL |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 5441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 88 L |
