2012 Audi RS5 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, both 2012 Audi RS5 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 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2012 Audi RS5. (354 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi RS5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 140 kg more than 2012 Audi RS5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi RS5 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 RS5 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 (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi RS5. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi RS5. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 2012 Audi RS5 has manual transmission. 2012 Audi RS5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi RS5 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | RS5 | CLS |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 354 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4625 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1372 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2875 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
