Car comparison

AUDI TT RS Roadster (8S) · Facelift 2019 2.5 TFSIvsMercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450

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

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AUDI TT RS Roadster (8S) · Facelift 2019

2.5 TFSI

400 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2020-2023
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236)

CLE 450

381 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2024-present

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI TT RS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2019 2.5 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Lightest
    1,565 kg
    3,450 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    256 hp/t
    191 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450

  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    776 km
    482 mi
  • Largest trunk
    295 L
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    45/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDITT RS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSIMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
Power
400hp298kW
381hp284kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,565kg3,450lb
2,005kg4,420lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
2,495kg5,501lb
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
50.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
68.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
13.7s
Calculated
17.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
256hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
307Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
632km393mi
Calculated
776km482mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
2,999cc183cu in
Length
4,201mm165in
4,850mm191in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,861mm73in
Height
1,346mm53in
1,424mm56in
Wheelbase
2,505mm99in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,564mm62in
1,606mm63in
Rear track
1,543mm61in
1,585mm62in
Ground clearance-
111mm4in
Trunk volume
280L
295L
Max trunk volume-
385L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
55L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI TT RS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2019 2.5 TFSIMercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450PowerTorque
  • AUDI TT RS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2019 2.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDITT RS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSI5,850-7,000 rpm2,250-5,850 rpm7,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 4505,800-6,100 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDITT RS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSIMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.7 s
17.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
118 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT RS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSI
400 hp
298 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
381 hp
284 kW

AUDI TT RS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2019 2.5 TFSI has 19 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450 and AUDI TT RS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2019 2.5 TFSI: 19 hp (14 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT RS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSI
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT RS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSI
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
2,005 kg
4,420 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT RS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
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
AUDITT RS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSI3.9 s
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 4504.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI TT RS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2019 2.5 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT RS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSI
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT RS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSI
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDITT RS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSI
632 km
393 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
776 km
482 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDITT RS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSI
400 hp
298 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
381 hp
284 kW
4.7 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
AUDITT RS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSI
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,201 mm
165.4 in
Height
1,346 mm
53.0 in
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 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
AUDITT RS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSI
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

AUDI TT RS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2019 2.5 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
AUDITT RS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSI
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
3.9 s
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
4.7 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
AUDITT RS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSI
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDITT RS Roadster (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSIMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
Power
400 hp
298 kW
381 hp
284 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
2,005 kg
4,420 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,201 mm
165.4 in
Height
1,346 mm
53.0 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
632 km
393 mi
776 km
482 mi
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
295 L
10.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 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 TT RS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2019 2.5 TFSIMercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI TT RS Roadster (8S) Facelift 2019 2.5 TFSI

  • Has 19 hp more
  • Is 440 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 66 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 144 km (90 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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