Audi S5 2008 vs Mercedes CLS 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi S5) 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: | 354 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Audi S5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S5 engine produces 130 HP more power than Mercedes CLS, but torque is 100 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Thanks to more power Audi S5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 7.6 | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S5 consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S5 could require 480 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1350 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Mercedes CLS 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.40 m | |
| Audi S5 is 27 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi S5 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 505 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Audi S5 has 50 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S5 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`175 | 2`280 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 6000 | |
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