Mercedes CLS 2021 vs Audi S5 2019
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes CLS is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Audi S5 can be equipped only with 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 | 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 194 - 435 HP | 341 - 354 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 - 700 NM | 500 - 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.5 - 7.5 seconds | 4.6 - 4.8 seconds | |
| In general, Audi S5 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mercedes CLS. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.2 - 10.2 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.01 m | 4.71 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 31 cm longer than the Audi S5, 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 S5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 1 metres more than that of the Audi S5, which means Mercedes CLS can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`523 kg | ~ 2`270 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`844 kg | ~ 1`732 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 679 kg | ~ 538 kg | |
| Mercedes CLS load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 21 procentiem more than Audi S5. Therefore, Mercedes CLS is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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