Mercedes CLA 2014 vs Audi S5 2016
| 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." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 354 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 4.7 seconds | |
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Audi S5 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA engine produces 218 HP less power than Audi S5, whereas torque is 200 NM less than Audi S5. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 58 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes CLA engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 9 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 S4 | |
| 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 | 4.69 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 6 cm shorter than the Audi S5, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLA is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 465 litres | |
| Mercedes CLA has 5 litres more trunk space than the Audi S5. | |||
| 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`115 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 28 800 | |
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