Audi A5 2016 vs Mercedes CLA 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 54 HP more power than Mercedes CLA, whereas torque is 200 NM more than Mercedes CLA. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 43 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi Q5, Audi Q3 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes GLA | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A5 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.44 m | |
| Audi A5 is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLA, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A5 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 465 litres | 460 litres | |
| Audi A5 has 5 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CLA. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.4 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`080 | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 29 000 | 33 200 | |
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