2018 Audi A7 vs 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class

2018 Audi A7

2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class

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3.0 TFSI Premium Plus

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A7 3.0 TFSI Premium Plus	20	29	$64,822	$69,700
A7 3.0 TFSI Prestige	20	29	$64,822	$69,700
RS 7 4.0 TFSI	14	24	$105,928	$113,900
RS 7 4.0 TFSI performance	14	24	$121,552	$130,700
S7 4.0 TFSI Premium Plus	16	24	$75,516	$81,200
S7 4.0 TFSI Prestige	16	24	$75,516	$81,200

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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	$72,215	$77,650
CLS CLS 550 Coupe	18	26	$69,890	$75,150

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$64,822

$101,277

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$69,700

$108,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1162 / month

$1815 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The Audi S7 and RS 7 are like habanero and ghost peppers—among the hottest cars you’ll find anywhere.

The 2018 Mercedes CLS hangs on to its lissome curves; it’s V-8 only this year.

TCC Likes

Gorgeous and practical shape
Thundering performance
Elegant interior

Gorgeous profile
Poised ride
V-8 only–it’s throwback CLS!

TCC Dislikes

Crests $100,000 easily
Steering a touch vague
We don’t have one of our own

Low gas mileage
Rear-seat head room is slim
Small trunk

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

16 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

22 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

36.6

36.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

56.5

Front Head Room (in)

36.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.2

57.1

Second Leg Room (in)

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

42.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

104.3

Second Hip Room (in)

57.6

Front Hip Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.2

74.1

Track Width, Front (in)

64.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.4

Length, Overall (in)

196.2

195.6

Height, Overall (in)

55.9

56.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.4

63.3

Wheelbase (in)

114.7

113.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

24.5

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.3

Brakes

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

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (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

Rear Tire Size

P255/40HR19

P285/30ZR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/40HR19

P255/35ZR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4244

4420

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

19 X 9

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

19 X 10

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

531 @ 1750

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

5.5 L/333

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

340 @ 5300

550 @ 5500

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.89

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Drivetrain

All Wheel

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

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.73

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

3.42

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi A7

Mercedes-Benz CLS

Body Style

quattro Sportback

4MATIC

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

7.7

9.8

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