Mercedes CLA 2013 vs Audi A5 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLA is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLA engine produces 7 HP more power than Audi A5, but torque is 30 NM less than Audi A5. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLA is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLA consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLA over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLA consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 1430 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 1650 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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: | 4.63 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.37 m | |
| Mercedes CLA and Audi A5 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 829 litres | |
| Mercedes CLA has 15 litres more trunk space than the Audi A5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.5 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`005 | 1`970 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 14 400 | 16 400 | |
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