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Audi A6
2021 Audi A6
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$54,900
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.4
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Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
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$70,300
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.1
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Saab 9-5 Sedan
2012 Saab 9-5 Sedan
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$36,525
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Overview

Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
7-Speed Automatic
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
Transmission
N/A
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 23 MPG
Hwy: 31 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 23 MPG
Hwy: 30 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 20 MPG
Hwy: 33 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
13.7 ft³
Trunk Volume
11.9 ft³
Trunk Volume
18.2 ft³

Photos

Audi A6
2019-2021 Audi A6 Rear Angle View
2019-2021 Audi A6 Dashboard
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Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS Rear View Driving
2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS Dashboard
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Saab 9-5 Sedan
Side View Driving
Dashboard
12
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
248 hp @ 4300 rpm
362 hp @ 5500 rpm
220 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
273 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm
Transmission
7-Speed Automatic
9-Speed Automatic
N/A
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
4,101 lbs
4,134 lbs
N/A

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
26 MPG
26 MPG
25 MPG
City
23 MPG
23 MPG
20 MPG
Highway
31 MPG
30 MPG
33 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.7 Tons/yr
6.8 Tons/yr
7.3 Tons/yr
EPA rating
N/A
N/A
6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gallons
21.1 gallons
18 gallons
Cruising Range City
443.9 miles
485.3 miles
360 miles
Cruising Range Highway
598.3 miles
633 miles
594 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
194.4 in
196.4 in
197.2 in
Height
57.4 in
56.3 in
57.8 in
Max Width
74.3 in
73.8 in
73.3 in
Front Width
64.2 in
63.8 in
62.4 in
Rear Width
63.7 in
64.1 in
62.4 in
Wheelbase
115.1 in
115.7 in
111.7 in
Ground Clearance
4.2 in
3.7 in
N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.3 in
41.9 in
42.2 in
Front Seat Headroom
38 in
36.9 in
38 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
57.8 in
57.8 in
57 in
Front Seat Hip Room
N/A
58.9 in
58.9 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
37.4 in
35 in
38.8 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38.1 in
35.9 in
36.8 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
56.5 in
56.5 in
56.4 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
N/A
58.6 in
58 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
13.7 ft³
11.9 ft³
18.2 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter
36.4 ft
39.1 ft
37.1 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
N/A
Front Wheel Size
19" x 8.5"
19" x 8"
17" x 7.0"
Rear Wheel Size
19" x 8.5"
19" x 9"
17" x 7.0"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
4-link

Tires

Front Tire
P245/45HR19
P245/40ZR19
P225/55HR17
Rear Tire
P245/45HR19
P275/35ZR19
P225/55HR17
Spare Tire
Compact
N/A
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Brilliant Black
  • Ibis White
  • Black
  • Polar White
N/A

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Avalon Green Metallic
  • Carat Beige Metallic
  • Firmament Blue Metallic
  • Florett Silver Metallic
  • Glacier White Metallic
  • Mythos Black Metallic
  • Seville Red Metallic
  • Soho Brown Metallic
  • Typhoon Gray Metallic
  • Vesuvius Gray Metallic
  • Cirrus Silver Metallic
  • Graphite Grey Metallic
  • Lunar Blue Metallic
  • Mojave Silver Metallic
  • Obsidian Black Metallic
  • Selenite Grey Metallic
  • designo Cardinal Red Metallic
  • designo Diamond White Metallic
  • designo Selenite Grey Magno
  • designo Manufaktur Arabian Grey
  • designo Manufaktur Cashmere White Magno
  • designo Manufaktur Cote d'Azur Light Blue Metallic
  • designo Manufaktur Deep Green
  • designo Manufaktur Graphite Metallic
  • designo Manufaktur Midnight Blue
  • designo Manufaktur Teide Light Grey
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Okapi Brown, Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Pearl Beige, Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Pearl Beige, Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Armagnac Brown/Black, designo Manufaktur Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Classic Red/Black, designo Manufaktur Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Deep White/Black, designo Manufaktur Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • designo Black/Titanium, designo Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • designo Macchiato Beige, designo Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • designo Titian Red, designo Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Macchiato/Magma Grey, Leather Upholstery
  • Magma Grey/Espresso Brown, Leather Upholstery
  • Marsala/Espresso, Leather Upholstery
  • Yacht Blue/Black, designo Manufaktur Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Jet Black, Leather-appointed seats
  • Parchment, Leather-appointed seats

Optional Interior Materials

N/A
  • Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Macchiato Beige/Grey, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Magma Grey/Espresso, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Magma Grey/Macchiato, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Marsala Brown/Espresso, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Sahara Beige, Nappa Leather Upholstery
N/A

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Premium Sound System
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Standard
Not Available

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Not Available
Optional
Not Available
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Optional
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Optional
Not Available
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Optional
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Optional
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Optional
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Optional
Not Available
Rear A/C
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Not Available
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Optional
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Optional
Optional
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
N/A
Corrosion
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
N/A
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
N/A
Hybrid/Electric Components
8 Years / 100,000 Miles
N/A
N/A
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
N/A
Warranty Note
N/A
N/A
Saab Cars North America suspended warranties on all models on December 19, 2011.
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