2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2011 Audi TT
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Audi TT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Audi TT would be higher. 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 234 more horse power than 2011 Audi TT. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi TT.
Because 2011 Audi TT 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, 2011 Audi TT 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 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi TT. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2011 Audi TT | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model | CLS | TT |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4663 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4201 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1882 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1359 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2875 mm | 2469 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
