Mercedes CLA 2013 vs Audi S5 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes CLA) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Audi S5) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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Audi S5 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA engine produces 163 HP less power than Audi S5, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Audi S5. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 8.1 | |
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The Mercedes CLA is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLA consumes 3.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi S5, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLA over 15,000 km in a year you can save 585 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 920 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: | 4.63 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.37 m | |
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Mercedes CLA is smaller, but higher. Mercedes CLA is 1 cm shorter than the Audi S5, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLA is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 455 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes CLA has 15 litres more trunk space than the Audi S5. The Audi S5 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.5 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 (kg): | 2`005 | 2`175 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 000 | 17 600 | |
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