Car comparison

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 40 TDIvsMercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5)

40 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2018-2019
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236)

CLE 200

204 hp1999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2024-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 40 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,760 kg
    3,880 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    108 hp/t
    81 kW/t
    9.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,074 km
    667 mi
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    49/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    47/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)40 TDIMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
Power
190hp142kW
204hp152kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,760kg3,880lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Gross weight
2,280kg5,027lb
2,410kg5,313lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
104.7s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
111.3s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
36.8s
Calculated
38.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
168Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,074km667mi
Calculated
868km540mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,673mm184in
4,850mm191in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,861mm73in
Height
1,383mm54in
1,424mm56in
Wheelbase
2,765mm109in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,587mm62in
1,606mm63in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,616mm64in
Ground clearance-
111mm4in
Trunk volume
370L
295L
Max trunk volume-
385L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
58L
66L
CO2 emissions
143g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 40 TDIMercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200PowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 40 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)40 TDI3,800-4,200 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 2005,800 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)40 TDIMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.8 s
38.7 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)40 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
204 hp
152 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200 has 14 hp more than AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 40 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 40 TDI and Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)40 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)40 TDI
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
1,900 kg
4,189 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)40 TDI
233 km/h
145 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
232 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)40 TDI8.0 s
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 2008.0 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200 has more power, AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 40 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)40 TDI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 40 TDI and Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200: 2.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)40 TDI
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)40 TDI
1,074 km
667 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
868 km
540 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)40 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
8.0 s
233 km/h
145 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
204 hp
152 kW
8.0 s
232 km/h
144 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)40 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,673 mm
184.0 in
Height
1,383 mm
54.4 in
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
295 L
10.4 cu ft
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)40 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 40 TDI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)40 TDI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
8.0 s
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
8.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)40 TDI
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)40 TDIMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
Power
190 hp
142 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
8.0 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,673 mm
184.0 in
Height
1,383 mm
54.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
295 L
10.4 cu ft
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Range score
1,074 km
667 mi
868 km
540 mi
CO2 score
143 g/km
-
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
295 L
10.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 40 TDIMercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 40 TDI

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 206 km (128 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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