Packed with superior features, luxury and comfort, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS is a stylish and reliable 4-door coupe with unmatched quality. However, there's competition from its German compatriot, Audi, in the form of the 2022 Audi A7 Sportback. The 2022 Audi A7 is also a coupe sedan and is a worthy competitor for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS. Join us at Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead in Peoria, AZ, as we pit these two heavyweights against each other to find out which one comes out on top.
2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS |
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2022 Audi A7 |
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3.0L Inline-6 Turbocharged Engine with Mild Hybrid System |
Engine | 3.0-liter Turbocharged V6 Engine |
362 hp + 21 additional hp with EQ Boost |
Horsepower | 335 hp |
369 lb-ft + up to 184 additional lb-ft of torque with EQ Boost
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Max. Torque | 369 lb-ft |
9G-TRONIC 9-Speed transmission
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Transmission | 7-speed S tronic® dual-clutch automatic transmission |
As you can see from the table above, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS and the 2022 Audi A7 have both 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 engines. But the Mercedes-Benz CLS comes with an integrated second-generation starter-generator and a 48-volt electrical system, which results in 362 hp with an additional 21 hp of electrical boost and 369 lb.-ft of torque with an additional 184 lb.-ft of torque. The EQ Boost gives the 2022 Mercedes-Benz a clear edge over the 2022 Audi A7 in terms of power and torque. This translates to the Mercedes-Benz CLS being the faster coupe of the two, launching from 0-60 mph in a mere 4.5 seconds.
While performance takes center stage, the CLS is also equipped with elite driver assistance systems that provide added safety and support for the driver. Active Brake Assist, which comes standard, helps prevent collisions or reduce their severity with autonomous braking, while the optional Driver Assistance package helps you drive safer, adjusting the vehicle as you drive and reacting to the world around you.
The available Driver Assistance features include:
he Mercedes-Benz CLS also offers better fuel economy ratings of an estimated 36 mpg combined which is way better than the Audi A7's combined fuel economy rating of 24 mpg. All thanks to Mercedes-Benz's mild hybrid technology. To learn more about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS, schedule a test drive at Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead in Peoria, AZ, today!