Car comparison

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 45 TFSIvsMercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 300

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

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AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5)

45 TFSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2019-2019
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236)

CLE 300

258 hp1999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2024-present

Comparison overview

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AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 45 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,735 kg
    3,825 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    141 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    47/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)45 TFSIMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 300
Power
245hp183kW
258hp192kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,735kg3,825lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Gross weight
2,235kg4,927lb
2,420kg5,335lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
95.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
105.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
24.3s
Calculated
25.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
829km515mi
Calculated
835km519mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu 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
160g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 45 TFSIMercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 300PowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 45 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 300: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)45 TFSI5,000-6,500 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 3005,800 rpm2,000-3,200 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)45 TFSIMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 300
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.3 s
25.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)45 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 300
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 300 has 13 hp more than AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 45 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 45 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 300: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)45 TFSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 300
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)45 TFSI
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 300
1,910 kg
4,211 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)45 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 300
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)45 TFSI6.5 s
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 3006.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 300 has more power, AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 45 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 45 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 300: 0.1 s.

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)45 TFSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 300
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 45 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 300: 0.9 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)45 TFSI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 300
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)45 TFSI
829 km
515 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 300
835 km
519 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)45 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 300
258 hp
192 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)45 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)45 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 45 TFSI 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)45 TFSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.5 s
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 300
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.6 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)45 TFSI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 300
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)45 TFSIMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 300
Power
245 hp
183 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
1,910 kg
4,211 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 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
829 km
515 mi
835 km
519 mi
CO2 score
160 g/km
-
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
295 L
10.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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) 45 TFSIMercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 300
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 45 TFSI

  • Is 175 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 300

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 7 km (4 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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