2012 Audi A4 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, both 2012 Audi A4 and 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,143 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A4 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 70 kg more than 2012 Audi A4.
Because 2012 Audi A4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A4 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A4. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi A4 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A4 | CLS |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2143 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4704 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1829 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2809 mm | 2875 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
