Mercedes CLS 2010 vs Audi Q5 2008
| 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 | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 25 HP more power than Audi Q5, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Audi Q5. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLS consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Audi A5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.4 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`300 | 2`445 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | 11 400 | |
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