Audi S5 2011 vs Mercedes CLA 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi S5) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes CLA) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 333 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Audi S5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S5 engine produces 163 HP more power than Mercedes CLA, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Mercedes CLA. Thanks to more power Audi S5 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 4.2 | |
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The Mercedes CLA is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S5 consumes 3.9 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 585 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1380 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. | |||
| Mercedes CLA 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
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 | 2`005 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 600 | 14 000 | |
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