Audi TT 1998 vs Mercedes CLS 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi TT) 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: | 225 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Audi TT is more dynamic to drive. Audi TT engine produces 1 HP more power than Mercedes CLS, but torque is 260 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Thanks to more power Audi TT reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi TT consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi TT could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi TT consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 4.04 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.40 m | |
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Audi TT is smaller. Audi TT is 87 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Audi TT is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 505 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Audi TT has 285 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi TT is 1.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLS, which means Audi TT can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 2`280 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Mercedes CLS has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi TT, so Mercedes CLS quality could be a bit better. | ||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 5600 | |
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