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2021 Audi S3 Sedan
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$43,000
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.6
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2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
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CLA 250 FWD
$37,850
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.6
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Overview
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0L 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: 25 MPG
Hwy: 35 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
11.6 ft³
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Performance Specs
Engine and Transmission
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
310 hp @ 5400 rpm
221 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque
295 lb-ft @ 1900 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
Transmission
7-Speed Automatic
7-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Weight and Towing
Curb Weight
3,494 lbs
3,362 lbs
Fuel and MPG
Fuel Economy
Combined
25 MPG
29 MPG
City
22 MPG
25 MPG
Highway
29 MPG
35 MPG
Emissions
CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.0 Tons/yr
6.6 Tons/yr
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gallons
13.5 gallons
Cruising Range City
319 miles
337.5 miles
Cruising Range Highway
420.5 miles
472.5 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
41.8 in
Front Seat Headroom
36.5 in
38.5 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
54.8 in
55.1 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
35.1 in
33.9 in
Rear Seat Headroom
36.1 in
35.7 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
53 in
54 in
Cargo Space
Trunk Volume
10 ft³
11.6 ft³
Wheels and Suspension
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
Colors and Materials
Standard Exterior Colors
Brilliant Black
Quantum Gray
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
Glacier White Metallic
Mythos Black Metallic
Nano Gray Metallic
Navarra Blue Metallic
Tango Red Metallic
Ara Blue Crystal Effect
Night Black
Polar White
Sun Yellow
Optional Exterior Colors
N/A
Cosmos Black Metallic
Denim Blue Metallic
Digital White
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
Bahia Brown, Leather Upholstery
Black, Leather Upholstery
Classic Red/Black, Leather Upholstery
Titanium Grey/Black, Leather Upholstery
Features and Options
Infotainment
HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Standard
Premium Sound System
Not Available
Optional
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Optional
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Standard
MP3 Player
Not Available
Standard
Interior Trim
Bucket Seats
Not Available
Standard
Cloth Seats
Not Available
Standard
Leather Seats
Not Available
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Not Available
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Not Available
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Not Available
Standard
Comfort
Head-Up Display
Not Available
Optional
Navigation System
Not Available
Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Not Available
Standard
A/C
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Optional
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Optional
Climate Control
Not Available
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Optional
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Optional
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Optional
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Not Available
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Optional
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Optional
Keyless Start
Not Available
Standard
Telematics
Not Available
Standard
Safety
Safety Features
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
US NHTSA crash test result
Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A
Airbags
Driver Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Optional
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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