Audi S5 2011 vs Mercedes CLA 2013
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Audi S5 is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Mercedes CLA has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 (petrol) | 1.5 - 2.1 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Mercedes CLA is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 333 HP | 107 - 360 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 200 - 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 4.6 - 11.9 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 4.2 - 6.1 | |
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Audi S5 petrol engines consumes on average 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes CLA. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi S5 is larger, but lower. Audi S5 is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes CLA, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi S5 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 470 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Audi S5 has 15 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLA. This could mean that the Audi S5 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S5 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLA, which means Audi S5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`175 | ~ 1`969 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 600 | 15 800 | |
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