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Audi A3 Limousine vs Mercedes CLA Coupe - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (400 HP vs 421 HP), boot space and price (27500 £ vs 37100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Mercedes CLA Coupe?

Audi A3 Limousine

Mercedes CLA Coupe

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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A3 Limousine has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 27500 £, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe costs 37100 £. That’s a price difference of around 9588 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes CLA Coupe manages with 2.30 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Audi A3 Limousine with 4.40 L. The difference is about 2.10 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLA Coupe has a barely noticeable edge – offering 421 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 21 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe takes 4.10 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes CLA Coupe performs minimal better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Audi A3 Limousine tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes CLA Coupe pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 515 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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In curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is to a small extent lighter – 1360 kg compared to 1505 kg. The difference is around 145 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers minimal more room – 460 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes CLA Coupe minimal takes the win – 490 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes CLA Coupe proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes CLA Coupe is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Mercedes CLA Coupe

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 421 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 8.9 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.2 - 12.6 kWh
  • Electric Range : 86 - 791 km
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Audi A3 Limousine

The Audi A3 sedan dresses up compact practicality in clean, premium lines, giving you the feel of an upscale small car with a proper boot. Inside it’s neat, driver-focused and nicely finished — a sensible, enjoyable daily companion that prefers poise over showy theatrics.

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Mercedes CLA Coupe

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The Mercedes CLA Coupe cuts a rakish silhouette that blends sporty coupe lines with everyday practicality, giving style-minded buyers a premium image without shouting. Inside it feels more luxurious than its size suggests, with a slick cabin, intuitive tech and a composed ride — the kind of car that parties in the city and still shows up polished on Sunday morning.

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Dejf
18 Dec 2025, 14:59:40

Nice efficient car. Like it

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Costs and Consumption
Price
27500 - 58300 £
Price
37100 - 73700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 8.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
86 - 791 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
12.9 - 85 kWh
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
0 - 202 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1360 - 1640 kg
Curb weight
1505 - 2135 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
395 - 460 L
Length
4504 - 4533 mm
Length
4692 - 4723 mm
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1834 - 1857 mm
Height
1391 - 1417 mm
Height
1404 - 1468 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
440 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 10 s
Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
205 - 270 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
230 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G, A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz

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Is the Audi A3 Limousine offered with different drivetrains?

The Audi A3 Limousine is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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