Audi S7 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
$85,700
$66,900
Highlights
| 2025 Audi S7 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$85,700
|
$66,900
|
| Engine Type |
Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-6
|
Twin Turbo Premium Gasoline V-6
|
| MPG |
19 City / 27 Hwy
|
20 City / 30 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
444 hp
|
329 hp
|
| Drive Type |
All Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
4
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2025 Audi S7 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement |
2.9 L/177
|
3.0 L/183
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
444 @ 5900
|
329 @ 5250
|
| Engine Type |
Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-6
|
Twin Turbo Premium Gasoline V-6
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
442 @ 2700
|
354 @ 1600
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
19 City / 27 Hwy
|
20 City / 30 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2025 Audi S7 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P255/35YR21
|
P285/35ZR18
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Compact
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
Compact in
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Front Tire Size |
P255/35YR21
|
P255/40ZR18
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
21 X 8.5 in
|
18 X 9.5 in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
21 X 8.5 in
|
18 X 8.5 in
|
Suspension
| 2025 Audi S7 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2025 Audi S7 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
40 ft
|
37 ft
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
Measurements
| 2025 Audi S7 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Second Head Room |
37 in
|
36 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
64 in
|
64 in
|
| Wheelbase |
115 in
|
113 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
4
|
| Passenger Volume |
N/A
|
104 ft³
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
58 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
57 in
|
57 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
41 in
|
42 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
75 in
|
74 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
37 in
|
35 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
N/A
|
15 ft³
|
| Front Head Room |
37 in
|
37 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
57 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
58 in
|
| Height, Overall |
56 in
|
56 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
65 in
|
63 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Length, Overall |
196 in
|
195 in
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up |
25 ft³
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down |
N/A
|
Not available
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2025 Audi S7 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
19 gal
|
21 gal
|
| Base Curb Weight |
4,597 lbs
|
4,255 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2025 Audi S7 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Automatic Emergency Braking |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Optional
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2025 Audi S7 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2025 Audi S7 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
180
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2025 Audi S7 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
14 in
|
12 in
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
16 in
|
13 in
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2025 Audi S7 or the 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class?
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is more fuel efficient than the 2025 Audi S7 with 24 MPG combined versus 22 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2025 Audi S7 or the 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class?
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is cheaper than the 2025 Audi S7 with a $66,900 starting MSRP versus a $85,700 starting MSRP.
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