Mercedes CLS 2021 vs Audi A5 2019
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Mercedes CLS is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Audi A5 has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes CLS is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Audi A5 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes CLS also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 | 2.0 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 194 - 435 HP | 150 - 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 - 700 NM | 270 - 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.5 - 7.5 seconds | 5.2 - 8.9 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes CLS are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Audi A5. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.5 - 7.2 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.01 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.37 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger. Mercedes CLS is 32 cm longer than the Audi A5, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 450 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLS has 70 litres more trunk space than the Audi A5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 1 metres more than that of the Audi A5, which means Mercedes CLS can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`523 | ~ 2`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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