Mercedes CLS 2014 vs Audi A7 2014
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 252 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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Audi A7 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLS engine produces 20 HP less power than Audi A7, but torque is 40 NM more than Audi A7. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.2 | |
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The Audi A7 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLS consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A7, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLS could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| Audi A7 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLS is 4 cm shorter than the Audi A7, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 535 litres | |
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Audi A7 has more luggage space. Mercedes CLS has 60 litres less trunk space than the Audi A7. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A7, which means Mercedes CLS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`400 | 2`440 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 27 400 | 44 400 | |
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