Mercedes CLS 2010 vs Audi Q5 2008
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| Body: | Coupe | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Mercedes CLS is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Audi Q5 has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes CLS is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Audi Q5 can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes CLS also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.1 - 5.5 | 2.0 - 3.2 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 - 557 HP | 170 - 270 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 - 720 NM | 320 - 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.2 - 7.5 seconds | 6.5 - 9.5 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 - 9.9 | 6.7 - 9.3 | |
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Mercedes CLS petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Audi Q5. On average, Mercedes CLS equipped with diesel engines consume 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.65 m | |
| Mercedes CLS is 31 cm longer than the Audi Q5, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 23 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1560 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mercedes CLS has 20 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q5. This could mean that the Mercedes CLS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.8 metres less than that of the Audi Q5, which means Mercedes CLS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`321 | ~ 2`353 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | 11 200 | |
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