Mercedes CLA is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLA engine produces 27 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.2
4.5
The Mercedes CLA is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLA consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLA over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
50 litres
50 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1190 km in combined cycle
1110 km in combined cycle
1380 km on highway
1280 km on highway
Mercedes CLA gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.63 m
4.46 m
Width:
1.78 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.42 m
Mercedes CLA is 17 cm longer than the Audi A3, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLA is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
470 litres
425 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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880 litres
Mercedes CLA has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLA has 45 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.1 metres more than that of the Audi A3.