2017 Audi A7 vs 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class

2017 Audi A7

2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class

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3.0 TFSI Competition Prestige

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A7 3.0 TFSI Competition Prestige	N/A	N/A	$71,192	$76,550
A7 3.0 TFSI Premium Plus	21	29	$63,984	$68,800
A7 3.0 TFSI Prestige	21	29	$63,984	$68,800
RS 7 4.0 TFSI Prestige	15	25	$102,952	$110,700
RS 7 4.0 TFSI performance Prestige	N/A	N/A	$120,436	$129,500
S7 4.0 TFSI Premium Plus	17	27	$74,308	$79,900
S7 4.0 TFSI Prestige	17	27	$74,308	$79,900

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4-Door Sedan AMG CLS 63 S-Model 4MATIC

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CLS 4-Door Sedan AMG CLS 63 S-Model 4MATIC	16	22	$100,254	$107,800
CLS 4-Door Sedan CLS 400 4MATIC	19	26	$64,542	$69,400
CLS 4-Door Sedan CLS 400 RWD	20	30	$62,217	$66,900
CLS 4-Door Sedan CLS 550 4MATIC	17	25	$71,238	$76,600
CLS 4-Door Sedan CLS 550 RWD	17	26	$68,913	$74,100

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$71,192

$100,254

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$76,550

$107,800

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1276 / month

$1797 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.6

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Audi A7’s combination of sexy exterior style and healthy interior practicality make for a grand touring luxury sedan par excellence.

The 2016 Mercedes CLS-Class looks great—inside and out. But a new E-Class and more efficient powertrains may outrun the potent "four-door coupe" sooner rather than later.

TCC Likes

Very dapper exterior
Grand tourer handling with luxury sedan ride
Comfortable, hugely adjustable seats

Timeless look
Potent, capable V-6 and V-8 engines
Incredible handling and performance in AMG trim

TCC Dislikes

Rear seats short on leg room
Very little feel or feedback from the steering
Sleek hatch impinges on cargo height

Rear-seat head room still tight
High price tag
COMAND is what it is

Fuel Economy

City

0 mpg

16 mpg

Highway

0 mpg

22 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.2

57.1

Second Leg Room (in)

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

42.1

Second Head Room (in)

36.6

36.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

56.5

Front Head Room (in)

36.9

Front Hip Room (in)

Passenger Volume (ft³)

104.3

Second Hip Room (in)

57.6

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

55.9

55.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.4

63.2

Wheelbase (in)

114.7

113.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.2

74.1

Track Width, Front (in)

64.7

63.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.4

Length, Overall (in)

196.2

196.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

24.5

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.3

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.8

21.1

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.1

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P265/35HR20

P285/30ZR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P265/35HR20

P255/35ZR19

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4288

4277

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 9

19 X 9.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 9

19 X 9

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

325 @ 2900

590 @ 2000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

5.5 L/333

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

340 @ 5300

577 @ 5500

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.89

Trans Order Code

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.73

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.82

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

4.34

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.85

2.65

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.92

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Body Style

quattro Sportback

4MATIC

Vehicle Name

Audi A7

Mercedes-Benz CLS

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.8

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