Mercedes CLS 2021 vs Audi A5 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes CLS) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A5) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 435 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.5 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 149 HP more power than Audi A5, but torque is 100 NM less than Audi A5. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 58 litres | |
| 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: | 5.01 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.37 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger. Mercedes CLS is 32 cm longer than the Audi A5, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 450 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLS has 40 litres more trunk space than the Audi A5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 1 metres more than that of the Audi A5, which means Mercedes CLS can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`550 | 2`210 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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