2011 Audi Q5 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, both 2011 Audi Q5 and 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2011 Audi Q5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi Q5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi Q5 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Because 2011 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q5 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi Q5. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi Q5.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Audi Q5 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Q5 | CLS |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 4663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 402 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1882 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1654 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 2875 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |