Mercedes CLS 2010 vs Audi A5 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 75 HP more power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 220 NM more than Audi A5. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes CLS consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A5) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes CLS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.37 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger. Mercedes CLS is 32 cm longer than the Audi A5, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 829 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLS has 65 litres more trunk space than the Audi A5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.2 metres less than that of the Audi A5. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | 8600 | |
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