Mercedes CLA 2014 vs Audi A5 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA engine produces 34 HP less power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Audi A5. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 63 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes Vito | Used also on Audi A4 | |
| 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: | 4.63 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`925 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 17 000 | |
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