Mercedes CLS 2006 vs Audi A5 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 34 HP more power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Audi A5. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLS consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 830 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. | |||
| Mercedes CLS 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.37 m | |
| Mercedes CLS is 29 cm longer than the Audi A5, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes CLS is 3 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`280 | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 7400 | |
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