Mercedes-Benz CLS-Klasse (2018 – 2021) vs Audi A7 (2017 – 2025): specs compared
Both offer around 367 hp at most. The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Klasse is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.8 s against 5.3 s. The Audi A7 uses less fuel, from 2.1 L/100 km against 5.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,695 kg against 1,865 kg.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
CLS-Klasse
2018 – 2021
|
Audi
A7
2017 – 2025
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2018 – 2021 | 2017 – 2025 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 8 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Hybrid, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 286 – 367 hp | 204 – 367 hp |
| Torque | 500 – 700 Nm | 370 – 620 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.8 – 5.7 s | 5.3 – 8.3 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 245 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.6 – 7.5 L/100 km | 2.1 – 6.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,938 mm | 4,968 mm |
| Width | 1,882 mm | 1,908 – 2,118 mm |
| Height | 1,417 mm | 1,422 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,873 mm | 2,926 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,865 kg | 1,695 – 1,880 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

