Audi S5 2016 vs Mercedes CLA 2014
| 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. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 354 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Audi S5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S5 engine produces 218 HP more power than Mercedes CLA, whereas torque is 200 NM more than Mercedes CLA. Thanks to more power Audi S5 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 50 litres | |
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 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 Mercedes CLA engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi S4 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes Vito | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLA might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 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 6 cm longer than the Mercedes CLA, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi S5 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 465 litres | 470 litres | |
| Audi S5 has 5 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLA. | |||
| 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`115 | 2`005 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 28 800 | 14 400 | |
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