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Audi A3 Limousine vs Mercedes CLE Convertible comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 53,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Mercedes CLE Convertible?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Mercedes CLE Convertible: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • considerably cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • a bit more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A3 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi A3 Limousine is considerably cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Convertible costs 53,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,523 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Mercedes CLE Convertible with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

CLE Convertible

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLE Convertible offers a bit more power – delivering 472 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 72 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mercedes CLE Convertible takes 4.4 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLE Convertible delivers moderately more torque with 560 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

A3 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Audi A3 Limousine offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is substantially lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,925 kg. The difference is around 565 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Limousine offers barely more boot space – 425 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Limousine carries only slightly more – 480 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £27,700
A3 Limousine

Audi A3 Limousine

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 400 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
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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 CLE Convertible

Costs and Consumption
Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
53,200 - 109,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 9.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
128 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
375 - 385 L
Length
-
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
-
Height
1,424 - 1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
380 - 435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 9.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, D
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Audi A3 Limousine?

The Audi A3 Limousine is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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