Mercedes CLS 2012 vs Audi A8 2013
| 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: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLS engine produces 7 HP more power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Audi A8. Despite the higher power, Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLS could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes CLS consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1330 km in combined cycle | 1380 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 1600 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 A8, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 590 litres | 490 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 100 litres more trunk space than the Audi A8. The Audi A8 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 A8, which means Mercedes CLS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`435 | 2`570 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 400 | 29 200 | |
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