Mercedes CLS 2010 vs Audi Q5 2009
| 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: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 270 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 36 HP more power than Audi Q5, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Audi Q5. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 11.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 2.5 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 375 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLS consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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`220 | 2`415 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | 11 200 | |
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