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Background grid Mercedes-Benz CLS Sedan 2004-2008 Audi A6 Sedan 1997-2004
Spec height1 54.7 in 2
1 57.2 in Spec height1
 + 2.48 in
+ 4.88 in 2 193.7 in Spec length
1 188.8 in Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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Audi A6 Sedan 1997 - 2004
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Audi
A6
Sedan
1997 - 2004
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
Mercedes-Benz CLS Sedan 2004 - 2008
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Mercedes-Benz
CLS
Sedan
Gen. 1 | 2004 - 2008
Spotted in Switzerland 18″ Mirrored image
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Side View Car Size ComparisonAudi A6 Sedan 1997 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS (C219) Sedan 2004


Dimensions & Specifications | Audi A6 Sedan 1997 is 4.88 in shorter and 2.48 in higher compared to Mercedes-Benz CLS (C219) Sedan 2004. It offers 12% more cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
188.8 in
Length
193.7 in
+4.9
71.3 in
Width2
73.7 in
+2.4
76.06 in
Width incl. mirrors
81.1 in
+5.04
57.2 in
+2.5
Height1
54.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in
+3.7
-- in
Ground clearance3
5.1 in
2998.3 lbs
Weight4,6
3814 lbs
+28%
5
Seats max.
5
19.5 cu ft
+12%
Cargo volume EU4
17.5 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 27400
Price EU7
€ 56840
+108%
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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inch
Quick Facts
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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