Mercedes-Benz CLS vs Audi S8
Overview | |
Years produced2001-2003 | Years produced2005-2023 |
MSRP$130,000 | MSRP$69,200 |
Listings231 | Listings781 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryWhen Mercedes-Benz introduced the CLS in 2004, the curvy 4-seater was the most radical-looking sedan the company had ever made. The world had witnessed more obscure sedans with extreme style—the Rover SD1, Citroën DS, and Aston Martin Lagonda—but never from the conservative designers at Mercedes-Benz. It was genuinely shocking but in a very good way. Today, despite having inspired all sorts of competition, the third-generation 2019 CLS is just as striking. And while it remains a rarer sight on the road, the new CLS claims to lead among luxury cars with superior technology and powertrains. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine4.0L 563 hp V8 | Engine3.0L 362 hp I6 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower563 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower362 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City15 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name4.0L 563 hp V8 | Engine Name3.0L 362 hp I6 |
Torque590 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | Torque369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower563 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower362 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City15 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.5 cu ft | Cargo Space11.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight5126 lbs | Curb Weight4134 lbs |
Height58.5 in | Height55.3 in |
Length209.5 in | Length199.1 in |
Width83.8 in | Width81.5 in |
Wheelbase123.2 in | Wheelbase115.7 in |
Maximum Payload915 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2001-2003 | 2005-2023 |
MSRP | $130,000 | $69,200 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.2 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | When Mercedes-Benz introduced the CLS in 2004, the curvy 4-seater was the most radical-looking sedan the company had ever made. The world had witnessed more obscure sedans with extreme style—the Rover SD1, Citroën DS, and Aston Martin Lagonda—but never from the conservative designers at Mercedes-Benz. It was genuinely shocking but in a very good way. Today, despite having inspired all sorts of competition, the third-generation 2019 CLS is just as striking. And while it remains a rarer sight on the road, the new CLS claims to lead among luxury cars with superior technology and powertrains. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 4.0L 563 hp V8 | 3.0L 362 hp I6 |
Drive Train | AWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 563 hp @ 6000 rpm | 362 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 15 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 4.0L 563 hp V8 | 3.0L 362 hp I6 |
Torque | 590 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | 369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 563 hp @ 6000 rpm | 362 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 15 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | Standard |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.5 cu ft | 11.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5126 lbs | 4134 lbs |
Height | 58.5 in | 55.3 in |
Length | 209.5 in | 199.1 in |
Width | 83.8 in | 81.5 in |
Wheelbase | 123.2 in | 115.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 915 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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