Mercedes CL 2006 vs Audi A5 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 2.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 388 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 530 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes CL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CL engine produces 198 HP more power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Audi A5. Thanks to more power Mercedes CL reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.1 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.4 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CL consumes 5.4 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 810 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CL consumes 5.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 5.06 m | 4.62 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 |
no data | 829 litres | |
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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 | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CL is 0.1 metres more than that of the Audi A5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`510 | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 600 | 7400 | |
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