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AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) · Facelift 2019 40 TDIvsMercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 220d

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

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AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) · Facelift 2019

40 TDI

204 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2020-2024
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236)

CLE 220d

197 hp1993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2024-present

Comparison overview

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AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 40 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Lightest
    1,690 kg
    3,726 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    121 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201940 TDIMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220d
Power
204hp152kW
197hp147kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,925kg4,244lb
Gross weight
2,180kg4,806lb
2,435kg5,368lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
107.9s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
112.8s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
33.1s
Calculated
37.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
102hp/t76kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
237Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
784km487mi
Calculated
1,222km759mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,993cc122cu in
Length
4,697mm185in
4,850mm191in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,861mm73in
Height
1,384mm54in
1,424mm56in
Wheelbase
2,764mm109in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,587mm62in
1,605mm63in
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
40L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 40 TDIMercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 220dPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 40 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 220d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201940 TDI3,800-4,200 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220d3,600 rpm1,800-2,800 rpm3,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201940 TDIMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.1 s
37.7 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
234 km/h
145 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
13.2 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 40 TDI has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 220d and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 40 TDI: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201940 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220d
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201940 TDI
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220d
1,925 kg
4,244 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)Facelift 201940 TDI
243 km/h
151 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220d
234 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

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)Facelift 201940 TDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

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)Facelift 201940 TDI
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220d
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201940 TDI
784 km
487 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220d
1,222 km
759 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201940 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
7.9 s
243 km/h
151 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220d
197 hp
147 kW
7.9 s
234 km/h
145 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)Facelift 201940 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,697 mm
184.9 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 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)Facelift 201940 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 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)Facelift 201940 TDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
7.9 s
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
7.9 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)Facelift 201940 TDI
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220d
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201940 TDIMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
197 hp
147 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
7.9 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
1,925 kg
4,244 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,697 mm
184.9 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 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
784 km
487 mi
1,222 km
759 mi
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
295 L
10.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 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) Facelift 2019 40 TDIMercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 220d
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 40 TDI

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 235 kg lighter
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 220d

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Has 438 km (272 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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