Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 vs Audi A6 3.0 TFSI

Mercedes-Benz CLS 500

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

Car A

Mercedes-Benz CLS 500

The Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 blends premium V8 performance with useful long-haul practicality, pairing 402 hp and 5.4 s 0-100 km/h with a 520-liter trunk. It suits road trips and growing families more than tight-budget or city-heavy use.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety402 hp

Car B

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI

A powerful AWD V6 that blends quick acceleration with long‑distance practicality thanks to 5 seats and a 530 L trunk. Best for road trips and growing families seeking good value in its segment at this performance level.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety8.2 L/100kmAWD

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 54 / 65

City 29 / 32

Budget / value 28 / 51

Road trip 63 / 70

Performance 39 / 41

Cargo 29 / 29

Practical 30 / 45

Premium 65 / 61

Winter 30 / 70

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 · Orange = Audi A6 3.0 TFSI

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 Audi A6 3.0 TFSI

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