Audi A5 2011 vs Mercedes CLA 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 34 HP more power than Mercedes CLA, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes CLA. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLA is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLA, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A5 could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLA. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1280 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.43 m | |
| Audi A5 and Mercedes CLA are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
829 litres | no data | |
| Audi A5 has 15 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLA. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLA, which means Audi A5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`065 | 2`005 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 15 800 | |
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