Mercedes CLA 2019 vs Audi S5 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 354 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 4.7 seconds | |
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Audi S5 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA engine produces 191 HP less power than Audi S5, whereas torque is 250 NM less than Audi S5. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 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: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes GLA | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi S5 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.69 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 and Audi S5 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 465 litres | |
| Mercedes CLA has 5 litres less trunk space than the Audi S5. | |||
| 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 (kg): | 1`950 | 2`115 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 30 800 | 31 600 | |
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