Mercedes-Benz CLS-Klasse (2018 – 2021) vs Audi S6 Avant (2019 – 2025): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 367 hp against 349 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.8 s against 5.1 s. It uses less fuel, from 5.6 L/100 km against 6.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,865 kg against 2,020 kg.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
CLS-Klasse
2018 – 2021
|
Audi
S6 Avant
2019 – 2025
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2018 – 2021 | 2019 – 2025 |
| Body style | — | Avant · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 286 – 367 hp | 349 hp |
| Torque | 500 – 700 Nm | 700 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.8 – 5.7 s | 5.1 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.6 – 7.5 L/100 km | 6.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,938 mm | 4,978 mm |
| Width | 1,882 mm | 2,118 mm |
| Height | 1,417 mm | 1,417 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,873 mm | 2,982 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,865 kg | 2,020 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

