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Background grid Audi A6 Sedan 1997-2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS Sedan 2004-2008
Spec height1 1.453 m 2 
+ 6.3 cm
1 1.39 m Spec height1
2 1.81 m Spec width2
+ 6.3 cm 1 1.873 m Spec width2
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Mercedes-Benz CLS Sedan 2004 - 2008
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Mercedes-Benz
CLS
Sedan
Gen. 1 | 2004 - 2008
Spotted in Switzerland 18″
Audi A6 Sedan 1997 - 2004
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Audi
A6
Sedan
1997 - 2004
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz CLS (C219) Sedan 2004 vs. Audi A6 Sedan 1997


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz CLS (C219) Sedan 2004 is 6.3 cm wider and 6.3 cm lower compared to Audi A6 Sedan 1997. It offers 11% less cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
492 cm
+12.4
Length
479.6 cm
187.3 cm
+6.3
Width2
181 cm
206 cm
+12.8
Width incl. mirrors
193.2 cm
139 cm
Height1
145.3 cm
+6.3
285.4 cm
+9.4
Wheelbase
276 cm
13 cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
1730 kg
+28%
Weight4,6
1360 kg
5
Seats max.
5
495 l
Cargo volume EU4
551 l
+12%
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 56840
+108%
Price EU7
€ 27400
$ --
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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3064050
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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