Mercedes CLA 2019 vs Audi A5 2016
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Mercedes CLA is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Audi A5 is available only with automatic gearbox. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes CLA is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Audi A5 can be equipped only with 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: | 1.3 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| 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: | 116 - 421 HP | 190 - 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 - 500 NM | 370 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4 - 10.7 seconds | 5.8 - 7.2 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.4 - 5.9 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.37 m | |
| Mercedes CLA is 2 cm longer than the Audi A5, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLA is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 465 litres | |
| Mercedes CLA has 5 litres less trunk space than the Audi A5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A5, which means Mercedes CLA can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`046 | ~ 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 31 600 | 29 000 | |
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