2017 Audi A7 vs 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class

2017 Audi A7

2017 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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AMG CLS 63 S 4MATIC Coupe

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CLS AMG CLS 63 S 4MATIC Coupe	16	22	$101,277	$108,900
CLS CLS 550 4MATIC Coupe	17	25	$71,936	$77,350
CLS CLS 550 Coupe	18	26	$69,611	$74,850

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$71,192

$101,277

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$76,550

$108,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1276 / month

$1815 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.6

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7.2

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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 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the first of its kind and in need of a makeover. It's still timeless, but it's also time for what's next.

TCC Likes

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

Stunning profile
Good base engine
Might AMG version

TCC Dislikes

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

Not very fuel efficient
Cramped rear seat head room
Not much cargo space

Fuel Economy

City

0 mpg

16 mpg

Highway

0 mpg

22 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

36.9

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

Passenger Volume (ft³)

104.3

Front Hip Room (in)

Second Hip Room (in)

57.6

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.4

Length, Overall (in)

196.2

196.7

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

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

24.5

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.3

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.8

21.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.1

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P265/35HR20

P255/35ZR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P265/35HR20

P285/30ZR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4288

4420

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

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

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

340 @ 5300

550 @ 5500

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

531 @ 1750

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

5.5 L/333

Transmission

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

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

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi A7

Mercedes-Benz CLS

Body Style

quattro Sportback

4MATIC

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

3.0

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

9.8

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