Audi A8 D3 or Mercedes-Benz CLS C219?

2002–2010 vs 2004–2010 · Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Length: A8 D3 5,192 mm, CLS C219 4,920 mm — a 27 cm difference.
Boot: A8 D3 500 l, CLS C219 505 l.
Lowest consumption: A8 D3 8 l/100 km, CLS C219 7.6 l/100 km.
Power: A8 D3 154–331 kW, CLS C219 165–378 kW.
Standard equipment: A8 D3 38 items (Basis), CLS C219 35 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A8 D32002–2010 · 11 engines · Basis, Exclusive, Lang, S8Specifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz CLS C2192004–2010 · 8 engines · Standard, AMG Sportpaket, Grand Edition, designoSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A8 D32002–2010no listings	Mercedes-Benz CLS C2192004–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length5,051 mm–5,192 mm	Length4,910 mm–4,920 mm
Width	Width1,894 mm	Width1,873 mm
Height	Height1,444 mm–1,455 mm	Height1,389 mm–1,430 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,944 mm–3,074 mm	Wheelbase2,854 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm	Ground clearance105 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume500 l	Trunk volume505 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,750 kg–2,070 kg	Curb weight1,680 kg–1,870 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank90 l	Fuel tank80 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2002–2010	Production years2004–2010
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines8
Power	Power154–331 kW (209–450 hp)	Power165–378 kW (224–514 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.8–6.0	Displacement (l)3.0–6.2
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Front-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8 l/100 km · 3.0 TDI quattro	Lowest consumption7.6 l/100 km · CLS 320 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.1 s · S8 5.2 FSI quattro	Best 0–100 km/h4.5 s · CLS 63 AMG
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim38 · Basis	Items in the base trim35 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim39 · Exclusive	Items in the top trim36 · AMG Sportpaket
Equipment · Comfort10 · 9
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Multi-zone Climate Control	Multi-zone Climate Control✓	Multi-zone Climate Control—
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Front Parking Sensors	Front Parking Sensors—	Front Parking Sensors✓
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—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Air suspension	Air suspension✓	Air suspension—
Equipment · Interior7 · 4
Leather	Leather✓	Leather✓
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats✓	Electric Front Seats✓
Front Seats Lumbar Support	Front Seats Lumbar Support✓	Front Seats Lumbar Support—
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats✓	Heated Front Seats—
Driver's Seat Memory	Driver's Seat Memory✓	Driver's Seat Memory—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights4 · 6
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor✓
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers✓	Headlight Washers—
Adaptive Headlights	Adaptive Headlights—	Adaptive Headlights✓
Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror—	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 7
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✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 3
Alarm	Alarm—	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A8 D3 or Mercedes-Benz CLS C219?

Length: Audi A8 D3 5,192 mm, Mercedes-Benz CLS C219 4,920 mm (a 272 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,074 vs 2,854 mm. Boot: 500 vs 505 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A8 D3 or Mercedes-Benz CLS C219?

The most frugal Audi A8 D3 uses 8 l/100 km (3.0 TDI quattro); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz CLS C219 7.6 l/100 km (CLS 320 CDI).

Which is more powerful — Audi A8 D3 or Mercedes-Benz CLS C219?

The strongest Audi A8 D3 makes 331 kW (450 hp) (6.0 W12 quattro); the strongest Mercedes-Benz CLS C219 378 kW (514 hp) (CLS 63 AMG).

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