Mercedes CL 2010 vs Audi A5 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes CL) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A5) 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: | 517 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 830 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes CL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CL engine produces 313 HP more power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 430 NM more than Audi A5. Thanks to more power Mercedes CL reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.3 | 4.9 | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CL consumes 9.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CL could require 1410 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| Audi A5 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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 CL) 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: | 5.07 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.37 m | |
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Mercedes CL is larger. Mercedes CL is 44 cm longer than the Audi A5, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CL is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes CL has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CL has 35 litres more trunk space than the Audi A5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| 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`620 | 2`065 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 15 400 | |
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