Mercedes-Benz CLA vs Audi RS5 Comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLA

Audi RS5

How they stack

Our Take

2024 Mercedes-Benz

CLA

2024 Audi

RS5

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How they stack...

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7.9

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Based on the Mercedes-Benz CLA

Based on the Audi RS5 2.9 TFSI QUATTRO

Best suitable for...

Luxury

Long distance driving

Driving the family

Fuel Efficiency

43L - 51L

245 to 372 km

58L

545 km

Warranty

5 year
warranty

MSRP

$76,900 - $86,500

$159,069 - $168,015

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CarExpert's Take

William Stopford

News Editor

William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Genuinely fun to drive
Still liveable
More practical than a coupe...

Misses

...but less practical than cheaper RS4 Avant
Interior looking a bit old
Some plasticky switchgear

Standard Features

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Wireless phone charger

Powered tailgate

Rear air vents

Adaptive cruise control

Climate control

Reversing sensors

Reversing camera

Autonomous emergency braking

Optional Features

Alloy Wheels Special 20 Inch (+$400)
Carbon & Black Styling Package (+$11,200)
Ceramic Composite Brakes - Grey Calipers (+$12,600)
Ceramic Composite Brakes - Red Calipers (+$13,600)
Ceramic Composite Brakes - Blue Calipers (+$13,600)

Colours Available

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA range, depending on the variant, is available in the following exterior paint colours:

Cosmos Black metallic
Hyperblue Metallic (NEW)
Spectral Blue Metallic (NEW)
Iridium Silver Metallic
Digital White Metallic
Mountain Grey Metallic
Manufaktur Patagonia Red Metallic

Reviews

7.9

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Specs

Type
TURBO DIRECT F/INJ		TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ
Size (cc)
1332 - 1991		2894
Size (L)
1.3L, 2.0L		2.9L
Induction
TURBO 4		TWIN TURBO V6
Camshaft
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM		DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
16		24
Power
120kW - 165kW		331kW
Power RPM
5500		5700
Torque
250Nm - 350Nm		600Nm
Torque RPM
1620 - 1800		1900
Bore Stroke
-		-
Compression Ratio
10.5 - 10.6		10

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs Audi RS5 Comparison