Audi A8 (2010 – 2013) vs Mercedes-Benz CL AMG (2010 – 2014): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz CL AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 544 hp against 500 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.5 s against 4.7 s. The Audi A8 uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 10.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,830 kg against 2,135 kg. At 5,268 mm, the Audi A8 is 163 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz CL AMG.
| Specification |
Audi
A8
2010 – 2013
|
Mercedes-Benz
CL AMG
2010 – 2014
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2010 – 2013 | 2010 – 2014 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 14 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Hybrid, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 207 – 500 hp | 544 hp |
| Torque | 350 – 800 Nm | 800 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.7 – 7.9 s | 4.5 s |
| Top speed | 209 – 249 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 11.9 L/100 km | 10.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,136 – 5,268 mm | 5,105 mm |
| Width | 1,948 mm | 1,872 mm |
| Height | 1,461 – 1,471 mm | 1,425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,992 – 3,122 mm | 2,954 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,830 – 2,120 kg | 2,135 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.