Audi S5 2011 vs Mercedes CLA 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 333 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Audi S5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S5 engine produces 177 HP more power than Mercedes CLA, whereas torque is 190 NM more than Mercedes CLA. Thanks to more power Audi S5 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 5.7 | |
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The Mercedes CLA is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S5 consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLA, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S5 could require 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes CLA gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Despite its longer length, 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: | 2`175 kg | 1`920 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`675 kg | 1`430 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 500 kg | 490 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | 13 400 | |
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