Audi A5 8T or Mercedes-Benz CLA C117?

2007–2016 vs 2013–2019 · Coupe/Liftback/Convertible vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: A5 8T 4,733 mm, CLA C117 4,640 mm — a 9 cm difference.
Boot: A5 8T 480 l, CLA C117 495 l.
Lowest consumption: A5 8T 4.4 l/100 km, CLA C117 3.9 l/100 km.
Power: A5 8T 105–200 kW, CLA C117 80–280 kW.
Standard equipment: A5 8T 30 items (Attraction), CLA C117 26 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A5 8T2007–2016 · 14 engines · Attraction, Ambition, S line, BasisSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz CLA C1172013–2019 · 12 engines · Base, Style, Urban, AMG LineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A5 8T2007–2016no listings	Mercedes-Benz CLA C1172013–2019no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,625 mm–4,733 mm	Length4,630 mm–4,640 mm
Width	Width1,854 mm	Width1,777 mm
Height	Height1,372 mm–1,391 mm	Height1,417 mm–1,437 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,751 mm–2,810 mm	Wheelbase2,699 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–125 mm	Ground clearance105 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume320 l–480 l	Trunk volume470 l–495 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,430 kg–1,810 kg	Curb weight1,365 kg–1,520 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank61 l–64 l	Fuel tank50 l–56 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2007–2016	Production years2013–2019
Body type	Body typeCoupe, Liftback, Convertible	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines12
Power	Power105–200 kW (143–272 hp)	Power80–280 kW (109–381 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8–3.2	Displacement (l)1.5–2.1
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 2.0 TDI 150	Lowest consumption3.9 l/100 km · CLA 180 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.9 s · 3.0 TDI quattro	Best 0–100 km/h4.2 s · AMG CLA 45 4MATIC
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsAttraction · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim30 · Attraction	Items in the base trim26 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim35 · S line	Items in the top trim34 · AMG Line
Equipment · Comfort8 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 2
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓	Front Seats Height Adjustment—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 2
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 11
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A5 8T or Mercedes-Benz CLA C117?

Length: Audi A5 8T 4,733 mm, Mercedes-Benz CLA C117 4,640 mm (a 93 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,810 vs 2,699 mm. Boot: 480 vs 495 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A5 8T or Mercedes-Benz CLA C117?

The most frugal Audi A5 8T uses 4.4 l/100 km (2.0 TDI 150); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz CLA C117 3.9 l/100 km (CLA 180 CDI).

Which is more powerful — Audi A5 8T or Mercedes-Benz CLA C117?

The strongest Audi A5 8T makes 200 kW (272 hp) (3.0 TFSI quattro); the strongest Mercedes-Benz CLA C117 280 kW (381 hp) (AMG CLA 45 4MATIC).

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