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Audi A5 Avant vs Mercedes CLE Coupe comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (41,600 £ vs 46,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Avant or Mercedes CLE Coupe?

Audi A5 Avant vs Mercedes CLE Coupe: Key differences

Audi A5 Avant

  • a bit cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter

Mercedes CLE Coupe

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  • barely more electric range
  • moderately more trunk space

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

A5 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi A5 Avant is a bit cheaper – starting at 41,600 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Coupe costs 46,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,724 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A5 Avant uses 2.1 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Mercedes CLE Coupe with 2.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLE Coupe offers barely more range – reaching up to 113 km, about 5 km more than the Audi A5 Avant.

CLE Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A5 Avant offers noticeably more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 472 HP. That’s roughly 167 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Avant is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Mercedes CLE Coupe takes 4.2 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Avant delivers visibly more torque with 825 Nm compared to 560 Nm. That’s about 265 Nm more.

A5 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Audi A5 Avant offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A5 Avant is marginally lighter – 1,785 kg compared to 1,790 kg. The difference is around 5 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLE Coupe offers moderately more boot space – 420 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 59 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Avant carries a bit more – 535 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Avant is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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A5 Avant

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 - 639 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.1 - 7.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 83 - 108 km
Audi A5 Avant
Mercedes CLE Coupe

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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 Coupe

The Mercedes CLE Coupe slides between sporty and sophisticated with a swooping silhouette that turns heads without shouting, and a cabin that feels both luxurious and intelligently laid out. It’s ideal for buyers who want grand-tourer comfort with a playful driving character—chic enough for the weekend, sensible enough for the daily run, and guaranteed to spark a few “what is that?” conversations.

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Audi A5 Avant
Mercedes CLE Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,600 - 92,400 £
Price
46,300 - 104,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 9.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
83 - 108 km
Electric Range
113 km
Battery Capacity
20.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
47 - 175 g/km
co2
49 - 215 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 L
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,785 - 2,445 kg
Curb weight
1,790 - 2,175 kg
Trunk capacity
361 L
Trunk capacity
290 - 420 L
Length
4,829 mm
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,434 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,306 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
405 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
225 - 250 km/h
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, E, D, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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