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Audi A5 Avant vs Mercedes CLE Convertible - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (367 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (40200 £ vs 53200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Avant or Mercedes CLE Convertible?

Audi A5 Avant

Mercedes CLE Convertible

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A5 Avant has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 40200 £, while the Mercedes CLE Convertible costs 53200 £. That’s a price difference of around 13051 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A5 Avant manages with 2.10 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Mercedes CLE Convertible with 4.90 L. The difference is about 2.80 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLE Convertible has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 472 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 105 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLE Convertible is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 4.40 s, while the Audi A5 Avant takes 4.50 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the performs better – reaching , while the tops out at . The difference is around .

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes CLE Convertible pulls barely noticeable stronger with 560 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Audi A5 Avant is barely noticeable lighter – 1785 kg compared to 1925 kg. The difference is around 140 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A5 Avant offers somewhat more room – 476 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 91 L.

When it comes to payload, Audi A5 Avant slightly takes the win – 535 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Audi A5 Avant shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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Audi A5 Avant

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.1 - 7.7 L
  • Electric Range : 104 - 108 km
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Audi A5 Avant

The Audi A5 Avant dresses like a sleek coupe but carries like a sensible estate, offering buyers a rare blend of glamour and everyday practicality. Inside, the cabin feels beautifully sorted and the drive is composed and engaging, making routine errands feel a touch more enjoyable than they have any right to be.

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Mercedes CLE Convertible

The Mercedes CLE Convertible drops its roof with the kind of poise you'd expect from a luxury cruiser, wrapping elegant lines and a plush cabin into a composition that's equally at home on coastal roads or city boulevards. Behind the wheel it balances comfort and sporty intent, making it an appealing pick for buyers who want a refined open-top experience without shouting for attention — and yes, it even makes the commute feel like a weekend escape.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40200 - 70000 £
Price
53200 - 109200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 9.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
104 - 108 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
47 - 175 g/km
co2
128 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
2
Curb weight
1785 - 2185 kg
Curb weight
1925 - 2110 kg
Trunk capacity
361 - 476 L
Trunk capacity
375 - 385 L
Length
4829 - 4835 mm
Length
4850 - 4853 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1861 mm
Height
1444 - 1460 mm
Height
1424 - 1435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1306 - 1424 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
380 - 435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 367 HP
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 9.5 s
Max Speed
214 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Torque
280 - 550 Nm
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
110 - 270 kW
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
1993 - 2999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, D
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz

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What drive types are available for the Audi A5 Avant?

The Audi A5 Avant is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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