Compare Audi S3 Sedan vs Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

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: 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

13.1 ft³

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25

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Engine and Transmission

Engine

2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Horsepower

288 hp @ 5400 rpm

221 hp @ 5800 rpm

Torque

280 lb-ft @ 1900 rpm

258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm

Transmission

7-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Front-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

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

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire

P225/40YR18

P225/45HR18

Rear Tire

P225/40YR18

P225/45HR18

Spare Tire

Compact

N/A

Fuel Economy

Combined

25 MPG

28 MPG

City

22 MPG

25 MPG

Highway

29 MPG

35 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.0 Tons/yr

6.3 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

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

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 Towing

Curb Weight

3,494 lbs

3,362 lbs

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume

10 ft³

13.1 ft³

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

Infotainment

HD Radio

Standard

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Hard Disk Drive Media Storage

Not Available

Optional

Premium Sound System

Not Available

Optional

Satellite Radio

Standard

Optional

Smart Device Integration

Standard

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Cloth Seats

Standard

Leather Seats

Standard

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Premium Synthetic Seats

Standard

Vinyl Seats

Standard

Sun/Moonroof

Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display

Not Available

Optional

Navigation System

Optional

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Optional

Automatic Parking

Optional

Climate Control

Standard

Cooled Front Seat(s)

Not Available

Optional

Cruise Control

Standard

Heated Front Seat(s)

Standard

Optional

Heated Steering Wheel

Not Available

Optional

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Standard

Power Driver Seat

Standard

Power Passenger Seat

Standard

Remote Engine Start

Not Available

Standard

Seat Memory

Not Available

Standard

Universal Garage Door Opener

Not Available

Optional

Keyless Start

Standard

Telematics

Not Available

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

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

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

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

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Standard

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Rear Side Air Bag

Optional

Not Available

Warranty Summary

Basic

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Corrosion

12 Years / Unlimited Miles

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Drivetrain

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Maintenance

1 Years / 10,000 Miles

N/A

Roadside Assistance

4 Years / Unlimited Miles

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Compare Audi S3 Sedan vs Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

Overview

Photos

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Weight and Towing

Cargo Space

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Optional Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Optional Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

US NHTSA crash test result

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary