Audi A7 4G or Mercedes-Benz CLS C218?

2010–2018 vs 2010–2018 · Liftback vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: A7 4G 5,012 mm, CLS C218 4,998 mm — a 1 cm difference.
Boot: A7 4G 535 l, CLS C218 590 l.
Lowest consumption: A7 4G 4.5 l/100 km, CLS C218 4.6 l/100 km.
Power: A7 4G 140–412 kW, CLS C218 125–430 kW.
Standard equipment: A7 4G 35 items (Basis), CLS C218 36 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A7 4G2010–2018 · 13 engines · Basis, S line, SE Executive, Black EditionSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz CLS C2182010–2018 · 13 engines · Standard, AMG Line, Edition 1, SportSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A7 4G2010–2018no listings	Mercedes-Benz CLS C2182010–2018no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,969 mm–5,012 mm	Length4,940 mm–4,998 mm
Width	Width1,911 mm	Width1,881 mm
Height	Height1,416 mm–1,420 mm	Height1,416 mm–1,417 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,914 mm–2,915 mm	Wheelbase2,874 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance110 mm–120 mm	Ground clearance100 mm–125 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume535 l	Trunk volume520 l–590 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,695 kg–1,945 kg	Curb weight1,730 kg–1,925 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank65 l–75 l	Fuel tank59 l–80 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2010–2018	Production years2010–2018
Body type	Body typeLiftback	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines13
Power	Power140–412 kW (190–560 hp)	Power125–430 kW (170–585 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–4.0	Displacement (l)2.1–5.5
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 3.0 TDI ultra 190	Lowest consumption4.6 l/100 km · CLS 220 BlueTEC
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h3.9 s · RS7 4.0 TFSI quattro	Best 0–100 km/h3.6 s · CLS 63 AMG S 4MATIC
Top speed	Top speed280 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim35 · Basis	Items in the base trim36 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim40 · S line	Items in the top trim37 · AMG Line
Equipment · Comfort10 · 11
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Automatic Parking	Automatic Parking—	Automatic Parking✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows—	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start✓
Power Tailgate	Power Tailgate✓	Power Tailgate—
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 5
Leather	Leather✓	Leather✓
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats—	Electric Front Seats✓
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats—	Heated Front Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 5
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display—	Touchscreen Display✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 3
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—
LED Headlights	LED Headlights—	LED Headlights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor—	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor—	Light Sensor✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Equipment · Safety11 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Alarm	Alarm—	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior2 · 1
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A7 4G or Mercedes-Benz CLS C218?

Length: Audi A7 4G 5,012 mm, Mercedes-Benz CLS C218 4,998 mm (a 14 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,915 vs 2,874 mm. Boot: 535 vs 590 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A7 4G or Mercedes-Benz CLS C218?

The most frugal Audi A7 4G uses 4.5 l/100 km (3.0 TDI ultra 190); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz CLS C218 4.6 l/100 km (CLS 220 BlueTEC).

Which is more powerful — Audi A7 4G or Mercedes-Benz CLS C218?

The strongest Audi A7 4G makes 412 kW (560 hp) (RS7 4.0 TFSI quattro); the strongest Mercedes-Benz CLS C218 430 kW (585 hp) (CLS 63 AMG S 4MATIC).

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