Audi A6 Allroad C6 or Mercedes-Benz CLS C219?

2006–2011 vs 2004–2010 · Wagon vs Sedan

In short

Length: A6 Allroad C6 4,934 mm, CLS C219 4,920 mm — a 1 cm difference.
Boot: A6 Allroad C6 565 l, CLS C219 505 l.
Lowest consumption: A6 Allroad C6 7.5 l/100 km, CLS C219 7.6 l/100 km.
Power: A6 Allroad C6 132–257 kW, CLS C219 165–378 kW.
Standard equipment: A6 Allroad C6 41 items (Basis), CLS C219 35 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A6 Allroad C62006–2011 · 11 engines · Basis, Exclusive, S line, Pro LineSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz CLS C2192004–2010 · 8 engines · Standard, AMG Sportpaket, Grand Edition, designoSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A6 Allroad C62006–2011no listings	Mercedes-Benz CLS C2192004–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,934 mm	Length4,910 mm–4,920 mm
Width	Width1,862 mm	Width1,873 mm
Height	Height1,519 mm–1,520 mm	Height1,389 mm–1,430 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,833 mm	Wheelbase2,854 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance125 mm–185 mm	Ground clearance105 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume565 l	Trunk volume505 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,830 kg–1,955 kg	Curb weight1,680 kg–1,870 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank80 l	Fuel tank80 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2006–2011	Production years2004–2010
Body type	Body typeWagon	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines8
Power	Power132–257 kW (179–349 hp)	Power165–378 kW (224–514 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.7–4.2	Displacement (l)3.0–6.2
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption7.5 l/100 km · 2.7 TDI 190	Lowest consumption7.6 l/100 km · CLS 320 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.2 s · 4.2 FSI 350	Best 0–100 km/h4.5 s · CLS 63 AMG
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim41 · Basis	Items in the base trim35 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim50 · Exclusive	Items in the top trim36 · AMG Sportpaket
Equipment · Comfort9 · 9
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Front Parking Sensors	Front Parking Sensors—	Front Parking Sensors✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors—	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Air suspension	Air suspension✓	Air suspension—
Equipment · Interior7 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Leather	Leather—	Leather✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓	Front Seats Height Adjustment—
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats—	Electric Front Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Rear Armrest	Rear Armrest✓	Rear Armrest—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
Navigation System	Navigation System—	Navigation System✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights5 · 6
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor✓
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers✓	Headlight Washers—
Adaptive Headlights	Adaptive Headlights—	Adaptive Headlights✓
Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror—	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts—
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 3
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior5 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A6 Allroad C6 or Mercedes-Benz CLS C219?

Length: Audi A6 Allroad C6 4,934 mm, Mercedes-Benz CLS C219 4,920 mm (a 14 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,833 vs 2,854 mm. Boot: 565 vs 505 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A6 Allroad C6 or Mercedes-Benz CLS C219?

The most frugal Audi A6 Allroad C6 uses 7.5 l/100 km (2.7 TDI 190); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz CLS C219 7.6 l/100 km (CLS 320 CDI).

Which is more powerful — Audi A6 Allroad C6 or Mercedes-Benz CLS C219?

The strongest Audi A6 Allroad C6 makes 257 kW (349 hp) (4.2 FSI 350); the strongest Mercedes-Benz CLS C219 378 kW (514 hp) (CLS 63 AMG).

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