Audi A5 2007 vs Mercedes CLS 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is a more dynamic driving. Audi A5 engine produces 75 HP less power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 220 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Due to the lower power, Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A5 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A5 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A5) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes CLS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 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 32 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A5 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
829 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Audi A5 has 65 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`075 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 14 600 | |
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