Mercedes CLS 2008 vs Audi A5 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 292 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 365 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLS engine produces 27 HP more power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Audi A5. Despite the higher power, Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.0 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLS could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLS consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 610 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A5) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes CLS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes E klase | Used also on Audi A4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes CLS engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Audi A5 2007 3.2 engine: This engine continues to suffer from a range of reliability concerns, many of which stem from cost-cutting on materials. One recurring issue involves low-grade gaskets used in critical areas like valve covers, ... More about Audi A5 2007 3.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.37 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger. Mercedes CLS is 30 cm longer than the Audi A5, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 829 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLS has 50 litres more trunk space than the Audi A5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.2 metres less than that of the Audi A5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 1`995 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 7400 | |
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