2020 Audi A7 vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class

2020 Audi A7

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Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A7 Premium 55 TFSI quattro	22	29	N/A	N/A
A7 Premium Plus 55 TFSI quattro	22	29	N/A	N/A
A7 Prestige 55 TFSI quattro	22	29	N/A	N/A

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TCC Rating

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.

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

Breathtaking looks
Impressive performance
Luxurious interior

TCC Dislikes

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

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

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

Front Head Room (in)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.2

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.4

Wheelbase (in)

115.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.1

Track Width, Front (in)

Length, Overall (in)

195.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

24.9

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

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

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.3

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.4

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/45HR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4332

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Engine

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

369 @ 1370

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

335 @ 5000

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric V-6

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

22 (2019)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

25 (2019)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

29 (2019)

Transmission

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.06

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.51

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.19

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.39

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.41

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.75

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

Trans Order Code

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi A7

Body Style

quattro Sportback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

7.1 (2019)

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