Mercedes-Benz CLS [2014-2018] vs Audi A7 [2011-2015]

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS [2014-2018] and Audi A7 [2011-2015]. The Mercedes-Benz CLS [2014-2018] price is Rs. 73.91 Lakh and Audi A7 [2011-2015] price is Rs. 86.35 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz CLS [2014-2018] is available in 2143 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Audi A7 [2011-2015] is available in 2967 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. A7 [2011-2015] provides the mileage of 13.88 kmpl.

CLS [2014-2018] vs A7 [2011-2015] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	CLS [2014-2018]	A7 [2011-2015]
Price	Rs. 73.91 Lakh	Rs. 86.35 Lakh
Engine Capacity	2143 cc	2967 cc
Power	201 bhp	241 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel

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Mercedes-Benz CLS [2014-2018]

250 CDI

Rs. 73.91 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

Audi A7 [2011-2015]

Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro

Rs. 86.35 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Mercedes-Benz CLS [2014-2018]

250 CDI

Audi A7 [2011-2015]

Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	2143 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2967 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		V6 diesel engine with common rail injection and exhaust-gas turbocharging.
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	201 bhp @ 3800 rpm	241 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1600 rpm	500 Nm @ 1400 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		13.88View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
4937 4969
Width (mm)
1881 2139
Height (mm)
1418 1420
Wheelbase (mm)
2874 2914
Kerb Weight (kg)
1850 1860
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
4 4
Seating Capacity (Person)
4 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Bootspace (litres)
475
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
80 65

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	AIRMATIC air suspension	adaptive air suspesion
Rear Suspension	AIRMATIC air suspension	adaptive air suspesion
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.9	5.95
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Alloy
Front Tyres	245 / 45 R17	255 / 45 R18
Rear Tyres	245 / 45 R17	255 / 45 R18

Features

Safety
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive		Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Keyless Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Two Zones
Rear AC	Separate Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	2

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Captain Seats	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone
Rear Armrest
Folding Rear Seat	Partial
Split Rear Seat
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front & Rear Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down		All
One Touch Up		All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles		Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds		Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Remote	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind		Electric

Exterior
Sunroof / Moonroof
Panoramic Sunroof Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Lighting

Headlights	LED	Projector with Xenon
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Fog Lights		Halogen on rear
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue	Analogue
Trip Meter	Multi-Function Display	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Display	LCD Display	LCD Display
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	2 Din	2 Din
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty
Warranty (In Years)
2 2
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited

Colours

	Magnetite Black	Brilliant Black
	Cavensite Blue	Havanna Black metallic
	Citrine Brown	Phantom Black pearl effect
	Designo Hyacinth Red Metallic	Moonshine Blue metallic
	Diamond Silver	Oolong Grey metallic
	Designo Diamond White Bright	Dakota Grey metallic
		Garnet Red pearl effect
		Quartz Grey metallic
		Ice Silver metallic
		Impala Beige pearl effect
		Ibis White

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CLS [2014-2018] vs A7 [2011-2015] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz CLS [2014-2018] and Audi A7 [2011-2015]?

Mercedes-Benz CLS [2014-2018] price is Rs. 73.91 Lakh and Audi A7 [2011-2015] price is Rs. 86.35 Lakh. Hence Mercedes-Benz CLS [2014-2018] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of CLS [2014-2018] compared to A7 [2011-2015]?

For the 250 CDI variant, 2143 cc Diesel engine of CLS [2014-2018] produces 201 bhp @ 3800 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1600 rpm of torque. For the Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro variant, 2967 cc Diesel engine of A7 [2011-2015] produces 241 bhp @ 4000 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1400 rpm of torque.

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Mercedes-Benz CLS [2014-2018] vs Audi A7 [2011-2015]

Length (mm)	4937	4969
Width (mm)	1881	2139
Height (mm)	1418	1420
Wheelbase (mm)	2874	2914
Kerb Weight (kg)	1850	1860

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	4	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	475
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	80	65

Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Warranty (In Years)	2	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited