Mercedes CLS 2012 vs Audi S8 2012
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 4.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 520 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 650 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 4.2 seconds | |
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Audi S8 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLS engine produces 214 HP less power than Audi S8, whereas torque is 280 NM less than Audi S8. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 10.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 13.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi S8, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 420 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLS consumes 3.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi S8. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 650 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.96 m | 5.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is smaller. Mercedes CLS is 18 cm shorter than the Audi S8, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 549 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes CLS has 39 litres more trunk space than the Audi S8. The Audi S8 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 1.1 metres less than that of the Audi S8, which means Mercedes CLS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`355 | 2`575 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 400 | 27 200 | |
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