Mercedes CLA 2019 vs Audi S5 2019
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Mercedes CLA is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Audi S5 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 S5 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) | 3.0 (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 | 341 - 354 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 - 500 NM | 500 - 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4 - 10.7 seconds | 4.6 - 4.8 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): | no data | 6.2 - 10.2 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.37 m | |
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Mercedes CLA is smaller, but higher. Mercedes CLA is 2 cm shorter than the Audi S5, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLA is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 450 litres | |
| 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 S5, which means Mercedes CLA can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`046 kg | ~ 2`270 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`457 kg | ~ 1`732 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 589 kg | ~ 538 kg | |
| Mercedes CLA load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 9 procentiem more than Audi S5. 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 (€): | 34 600 | no data | |
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