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Compare Audi S3 Sedan vs Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

Audi S3 Sedan
2020 Audi S3 Sedan
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$43,000
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.5
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2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
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$36,650
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.6
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Overview

Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
7-Speed Automatic
Transmission
7-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 22 MPG
Hwy: 29 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 24 MPG
Hwy: 32 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
10 ft³
Trunk Volume
13.1 ft³

Photos

Audi S3 Sedan
2017-2020 Audi S3 Sedan Dashboard
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Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
Rear Angle View
Front Seats
25
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
288 hp @ 5400 rpm
208 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
280 lb-ft @ 1900 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1250 rpm
Transmission
7-Speed Automatic
7-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
36.1 ft
36.1 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
N/A
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
18" x 8"
18" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 8"
18" x 7.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P225/40YR18
P225/45HR18
Rear Tire
P225/40YR18
P225/45HR18
Spare Tire
Compact
N/A

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
25 MPG
29 MPG
City
22 MPG
24 MPG
Highway
29 MPG
32 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.0 Tons/yr
6.5 (2019) Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gallons
13.5 gallons
Cruising Range City
319 miles
324 miles
Cruising Range Highway
420.5 miles
432 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
175.8 in
184.6 in
Height
54.8 in
56.7 in
Max Width
70.7 in
72 in
Front Width
61.1 in
63.5 in
Rear Width
60.1 in
63.1 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
107.4 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.2 in
40.2 in
Front Seat Headroom
36.5 in
40.2 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
54.8 in
56 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
35.1 in
27.1 in
Rear Seat Headroom
36.1 in
35.7 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
53 in
53.2 in

Weight and Trailing

Curb Weight
3,494 lbs
3,362 lbs

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
10 ft³
13.1 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Brilliant Black
  • Quantum Gray
  • Jupiter Red
  • Night Black
  • Polar White
  • Sun Yellow

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
  • Glacier White Metallic
  • Mythos Black Metallic
  • Nano Gray Metallic
  • Navarra Blue Metallic
  • Tango Red Metallic
  • Ara Blue Crystal Effect
  • Cosmos Black Metallic
  • Denim Blue Metallic
  • Digital White Pearl Metallic
  • Iridium Silver Metallic
  • Mojave Silver Metallic
  • Mountain Grey Metallic
  • Patagonia Red Metallic
  • designo Mountain Grey Magno

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black w/Rock Gray Stitch, Fine Nappa Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Black w/Rock Gray Stitch, Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Magma Red w/Anthracite, Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Rotor Gray w/Anthracite, Fine Nappa Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Black w/Red Stitching, MB-Tex/DINAMICA Upholstery
  • Black, MB-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim
  • Macchiato Beige, MB-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim
  • Neva Grey/Black, MB-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim

Optional Interior Materials

N/A
  • Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Black/Red, Leather Upholstery
  • Brown, Leather Upholstery
  • Gray/Black, Leather Upholstery

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Optional
Premium Sound System
Not Available
Optional
Satellite Radio
Standard
Optional
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Not Available

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Not Available
Optional
Navigation System
Optional
Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Optional
Automatic Parking
Optional
Optional
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Optional
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Optional
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Optional
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Optional
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Not Available
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Optional
Lane Departure Warning
Optional
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Optional
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Optional
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Maintenance
1 Years / 10,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
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