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: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 34 HP more power than Audi Q5, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Audi Q5. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 6.7 | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLS consumes 1.6 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 240 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi Q5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A4, Seat Altea, Audi A5, Seat Leon, Seat Exeo | |
| 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 | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.65 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger, but lower. Mercedes CLS is 31 cm longer than the Audi Q5, width is practically the same , 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`270 | 2`310 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | 11 400 | |
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