Car A
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
The Audi A6 2.0 TDI combines diesel efficiency with AWD traction to suit road trips and all-weather family duty. It favors relaxed, economical cruising over outright speed or city-first use.
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Sedan · Diesel · AWD
vs
Mercedes-Benz CLS 250
Sedan · Diesel · FWD
Car B
Mercedes-Benz CLS 250
The Mercedes-Benz CLS 250 blends an efficient diesel (5.5 combined consumption) with relaxed performance for premium road trips. A 520 L trunk and five seats aid family use, but FWD and a premium price won’t suit everyone.
Why compared
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Usage fit
Family
64
/
54
City
39
/
35
Budget / value
57
/
34
Road trip
68
/
63
Performance
39
/
34
Cargo
29
/
29
Practical
48
/
35
Premium
56
/
60
Winter
70
/
30
Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi A6 2.0 TDI · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLS 250
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Mercedes-Benz CLS 250
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
- Efficient for its class at 4.9 L/100 km, ideal for long-distance driving
- AWD enhances stability and confidence in winter and mixed conditions
- Five seats and a 530 L trunk handle family luggage for trips
- Good value in its segment considering efficiency and all-weather capability
- Diesel is less optimal for short, stop-start city use
- 8.4 s 0–100 km/h is adequate, not exciting for performance seekers
- For cargo-heavy routines, 530 L may fall short
- No hybrid or EV capability for buyers prioritizing electric driving
Mercedes-Benz CLS 250
- Low combined consumption (5.5) makes long journeys efficient for its class
- Strong safety standing in its segment
- 520 L trunk and five seats support family road trips
- Torquey diesel (500 Nm) and 7.5 s 0–100 km/h enable confident overtakes
- FWD may limit traction in winter conditions
- Not aimed at cargo‑heavy use despite a 520 L boot
- Priced as a premium model (around 68,000)
- Performance prioritizes smooth cruising over outright speed
Verdict
Pick Audi A6 2.0 TDI if…
Best fuel economy
Audi A6 2.0 TDI uses 4.9 L/100km vs 5.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 250 if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz CLS 250 puts out 204 hp vs 163 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.