Audi S5 2019 vs Mercedes CLA 2019
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. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Audi S5 is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes CLA can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes CLA also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | 1.3 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Mercedes CLA is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 341 - 354 HP | 116 - 421 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 - 700 NM | 200 - 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 - 4.8 seconds | 4 - 10.7 seconds | |
| In general, Audi S5 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mercedes CLA. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 - 10.2 | no data | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.44 m | |
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Audi S5 is larger, but lower. Audi S5 is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes CLA, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi S5 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 460 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S5 is 0.4 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: | ~ 2`270 kg | ~ 2`046 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`732 kg | ~ 1`457 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 538 kg | ~ 589 kg | |
| Audi S5 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 9 procentiem less than Mercedes CLA. Therefore, Mercedes CLA is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 28 600 | |
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