Audi A5 2016 vs Mercedes CLS 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 5 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is a more dynamic driving. Audi A5 engine produces 150 HP less power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 300 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Due to the lower power, Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 50 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 330'000 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 A5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi Q5, Audi Q3 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes GLC, Mercedes GLE | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 5.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi A5 is smaller. Audi A5 is 33 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A5 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 465 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 2`545 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 32 000 | 47 600 | |
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