Audi A5 2016 vs Mercedes CLS 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi A5) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes CLS) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
| Audi A5 engine produces 14 HP less power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 180 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Despite less power, Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.3 | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A5 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A5 could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes CLS 2014 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi A5 is smaller. Audi A5 is 26 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A5 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 465 litres | 475 litres | |
| Audi A5 has 10 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 2`360 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 800 | 30 000 | |
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