2020 Audi A7 vs 2020 BMW 8-Series vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class

2020 Audi A7

2020 BMW 8-Series

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2020 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class

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Premium 55 TFSI quattro

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A7 Premium 55 TFSI quattro	22	29	$64,860	$69,000
A7 Premium Plus 55 TFSI quattro	22	29	$64,860	$69,000
A7 Prestige 55 TFSI quattro	22	29	$64,860	$69,000
S7 2.9 TFSI Premium Plus	18	28	$78,868	$83,900
S7 2.9 TFSI Prestige	18	28	$78,868	$83,900

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840i Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
8 Series 840i Convertible	22	29	$91,080	$97,400
8 Series 840i Coupe	23	30	$82,245	$87,900
8 Series 840i Gran Coupe	22	29	$79,455	$84,900
8 Series 840i xDrive Convertible	20	27	$93,780	$100,300
8 Series 840i xDrive Coupe	21	27	$84,945	$90,800
8 Series 840i xDrive Gran Coupe	20	27	$82,155	$87,800
8 Series M850i xDrive Convertible	17	25	$113,400	$121,400
8 Series M850i xDrive Coupe	18	25	$104,565	$111,900
8 Series M850i xDrive Gran Coupe	17	25	$101,775	$108,900
M8 Competition Convertible	15	21	$145,115	$155,500
M8 Competition Coupe	15	21	$136,280	$146,000
M8 Competition Gran Coupe	15	21	$133,490	$143,000
M8 Convertible	15	21	$133,025	$142,500
M8 Coupe	15	21	$124,190	$133,000
M8 Gran Coupe	15	21	$121,400	$130,000

AMG CLS 53 4MATIC+ Coupe

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$64,860

$91,080

$76,328

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$69,000

$97,400

$81,200

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1150 / month

$1623 / month

$1353 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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7.0

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Audi A7 is a desirable low-guilt luxury car with an added dose of practicality.

It’s back and the 2020 BMW 8-Series is available in any style except SUV. You go, BMW.

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is graceful and serene with impressive performance available.

TCC Likes

Elegant body
Pace-setting powertrain
Supple ride and willing handling

M8
Balanced handling
M8

Breathtaking looks
Impressive performance
Luxurious interior

TCC Dislikes

All those screens can feel sterile
48-volt hybrid tech underutilized
Limited rear-seat head room

840i best off the track
Large coupe oxymoron
Starts expensive, gets stupid

Easy to run up the tab with options
Rear seat can be cramped for big adults
Older infotainment system

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Subcompact Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.2

57.8

Second Leg Room (in)

29.5

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

42.1

41.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.1

34.7

35.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

45.7

56.5

Front Head Room (in)

38.9

36.9

Second Hip Room (in)

58.6

Front Hip Room (in)

58.9

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

195.6

191.1

199.1

Height, Overall (in)

52.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.4

64.6

64.5

Wheelbase (in)

115.2

111.1

115.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.1

74.9

74.4

Track Width, Front (in)

64.1

64.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.6

3.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

24.9

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.4

11.9

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)

13.3

14.2

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.3

21.1

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.4

38.2

39.1

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

258

R02

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45HR19

P275/40VR18

P275/35ZR19

Rear Tire Order Code

258

R02

Front Tire Size

P245/45HR19

P245/45VR18

P245/40ZR19

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4332

4211

4447

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

18 X 9

19 X 9

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

18 X 8

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric V-6

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

369 @ 1370

368 @ 1600

384 @ 1800

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

335 @ 5000

429 @ 6100

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.75

3.71

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

3.36

3.24

Trans Order Code

2TB

421

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.06

1.72

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.51

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.19

5.25

5.35

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.43

0.82

0.86

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.41

2.93

2.82

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

2.17

2.25

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

1.32

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

0.72

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi A7

BMW 8 Series

Mercedes-Benz CLS

Body Style

quattro Sportback

Convertible

4MATIC+

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

7.4

7.5

7.8

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

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