Audi A5 2007 vs Mercedes CLS 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is a more dynamic driving. Audi A5 engine produces 34 HP less power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 140 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Due to the lower power, Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that by driving the Audi A5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi A5 is smaller. Audi A5 is 30 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A5 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 505 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 50 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`075 | 2`280 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 8600 | |
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