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Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Review

How the Audi A6 stacks up against the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Audi A6
Price Range: $45,100 - $60,950
2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
Price Range: $70,700 - $97,950
Audi A6 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Audi A6 to the dealership as the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class. In terms of gas mileage, the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is a tad better than the Audi, but not by much. The Audi A6 is quite a bit less costly than the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class when it comes to MSRP. The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is quite a bit more expensive than the A6 regarding out-the-door price.

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the A6 over the CLS-Class.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Audi A6 offers a bit more head room than the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Audi A6 make it considerably roomier for your passengers than the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class.

Dimensions
The A6 is a little heavier than the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class. The Audi A6 and the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
The CLS-Class has significantly bigger tires than the Audi A6. Keep in mind that bigger tires can improve handling, while smaller tires can improve gas mileage. With their similar turning radiuses, the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class and the Audi A6 definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Audi A6's engine is quite a bit smaller than the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class's. Keep in mind that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; on the other hand, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. The Audi A6 has no lessons to learn as far as pickup from the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class.

Overview
The A6 and the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class have the same basic after-sale protection.

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