Mercedes-Benz CLS 300
Coupe · Diesel
vs
Audi A5 Coupé
Coupe · Gasoline · AWD
Mercedes-Benz CLS 300
Car A
Mercedes-Benz CLS 300
Efficient for its class yet quick, the Mercedes-Benz CLS 300 diesel suits premium buyers who cover long highway miles and need real luggage space. Less compelling if you want winter-ready traction or SUV-like family flexibility.
5 seatsCoupeDiesel5.5 L/100km272 hp
Audi A5 Coupé
Car B
Audi A5 Coupé
An AWD petrol coupé that blends quick acceleration (0-100 km/h in 5.6 s) with efficient-for-class consumption, the Audi A5 Coupé suits year-round commuting and weekend trips. Its two-door layout and 4-seat cabin limit family flexibility, but the 465-liter trunk helps on the road.
4 seatsCoupeGasoline5-star safetyAWD
Why compared alternative pickcross branddifferent powertrainsame body type

Usage fit

Family 25 / 49
City 27 / 40
Budget / value 34 / 56
Road trip 41 / 50
Performance 39 / 43
Cargo 30 / 23
Practical 27 / 36
Premium 54 / 52
Winter 18 / 66

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLS 300 · Orange = Audi A5 Coupé

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLS 300 Audi A5 Coupé
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz CLS 300

  • Efficient for its class at 5.5 L/100 km for long commutes and road trips
  • Strong acceleration (0–100 km/h in 5.8 s) with 272 hp for confident overtakes
  • Spacious 550 L trunk supports weekend luggage and business travel
  • Five-seat capacity adds day-to-day practicality in a premium model

Audi A5 Coupé

  • AWD traction adds year-round confidence, especially in winter.
  • Strong 0-100 km/h in 5.6 s without high fuel thirst (6.5 L/100 km).
  • 465-liter trunk makes road trips easier for a coupé.
  • Good value in its segment with strong reliability and safety signals.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 300 if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz CLS 300 uses 5.5 L/100km vs 6.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Audi A5 Coupé if…
All-wheel drive
Audi A5 Coupé's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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