Mercedes-Benz CLS vs Audi RS5 Comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLS

Audi RS5

How they stack

Our Take

2024 Mercedes-Benz

CLS

2024 Audi

RS5

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How they stack...

CarExpert Score

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7.9

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Based on the Mercedes-Benz CLS

Based on the Audi RS5 2.9 TFSI QUATTRO

Best suitable for...

Driving the family

Luxury

Long distance driving

Fuel Efficiency

80L

736 km

58L

545 km

Warranty

5 year
warranty

MSRP

$183,600 - $197,600

$159,069 - $168,015

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CarExpert's Take

William Stopford

News Editor

William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Genuinely fun to drive
Still liveable
More practical than a coupe...

Misses

...but less practical than cheaper RS4 Avant
Interior looking a bit old
Some plasticky switchgear

Standard Features

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Wireless phone charger

Powered tailgate

Rear air vents

Adaptive cruise control

Climate control

Reversing sensors

Reversing camera

Autonomous emergency braking

Optional Features

Carbon Fibre Exterior Pack (+$3,800)
Magno Paint (+$4,900)

Alloy Wheels Special 20 Inch (+$400)
Carbon & Black Styling Package (+$11,200)
Ceramic Composite Brakes - Grey Calipers (+$12,600)
Ceramic Composite Brakes - Red Calipers (+$13,600)
Ceramic Composite Brakes - Blue Calipers (+$13,600)

Reviews

7.9

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Specs

Type
TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ		TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ
Size (cc)
2999		2894
Size (L)
3.0L		2.9L
Induction
TWIN TURBO 6		TWIN TURBO V6
Camshaft
VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM		DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
24		24
Power
320kW		331kW
Power RPM
6100		5700
Torque
520Nm		600Nm
Torque RPM
1800		1900
Bore Stroke
-		-
Compression Ratio
10.5		10

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs Audi RS5 Comparison