Audi A6 4.0 TDI vs Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

Audi A6 4.0 TDI

Sedan · Diesel · AWD

Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

Audi A6 4.0 TDI

A quick, long-range AWD V8 diesel aimed at premium buyers, pairing 4.4 s 0–100 km/h pace with an efficient 7 L/100 km. Seats five with a 530-liter trunk, making it ideal for road trips while being less compelling for city-first use.

5 seatsSedanDiesel5-star safety7 L/100kmAWD

Car B

Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

The Mercedes-Benz CLS 600 mixes V8 biturbo performance with five-seat practicality, sprinting 0–100 km/h in 4.0 s and offering a 520-liter trunk. It suits premium buyers who value speed and long‑trip space more than winter prowess or a low purchase price.

5 seatsSedanGasoline612 hp

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Usage fit

Family 63 / 34

City 32 / 26

Budget / value 44 / 19

Road trip 69 / 51

Performance 39 / 46

Cargo 29 / 29

Practical 45 / 30

Premium 65 / 66

Winter 70 / 18

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi A6 4.0 TDI · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi A6 4.0 TDI Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

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Pros & cons

Audi A6 4.0 TDI

AWD traction for winter and mixed-road confidence on long trips
800 Nm torque and 4.4 s 0–100 km/h for effortless overtakes
Efficient for its class at 7 L/100 km, reducing fuel stops
Five seats and a 530 L trunk suit growing families and luggage
Weak fit for city driving per signals; shines more on open roads
Not built for cargo-heavy use despite a generous trunk
Premium price around 75,000 may exceed some budgets
Only five seats; no third row for larger families

Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

Explosive V8 biturbo output (612 hp) with 0–100 km/h in 4.0 s for confident passing and performance driving
Five seats and a 520-liter trunk make it road-trip friendly
250 km/h top speed supports rapid highway travel where allowed
Combined consumption of 9 is efficient for its class given the power
Front-wheel drive may not suit buyers seeking rear-drive feel or AWD traction
Premium pricing around 90,000 won’t fit budget-focused priorities
Winter driving isn’t a highlight per usage signals
No rated electric driving range or battery data for those wanting electrification

Verdict

Pick Audi A6 4.0 TDI if…

Best fuel economy

Audi A6 4.0 TDI uses 7.0 L/100km vs 9.0 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 600 if…

More power

Mercedes-Benz CLS 600 puts out 612 hp vs 340 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi A6 4.0 TDI

Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

Verdict

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