Compare performance (400 HP vs 313 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 59,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Mercedes CLE Coupe?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Audi A3 Limousine is clearly cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Coupe costs 59,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,087 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Coupe uses 2.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Audi A3 Limousine with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.
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 Audi A3 Limousine offers visibly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 87 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mercedes CLE Coupe takes 6.3 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLE Coupe delivers only slightly more torque with 550 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.
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 considerably lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 815 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Limousine offers markedly more boot space – 425 L compared to 290 L. That’s a difference of about 135 L.
When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Limousine carries a bit more – 480 kg compared to 405 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.
The Audi A3 Limousine holds a decisive overall lead 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.
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.
detailsThe Mercedes CLE Coupe slides between sporty and sophisticated with a swooping silhouette that turns heads without shouting, and a cabin that feels both luxurious and intelligently laid out. It’s ideal for buyers who want grand-tourer comfort with a playful driving character—chic enough for the weekend, sensible enough for the daily run, and guaranteed to spark a few “what is that?” conversations.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
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Price
59,800 - 65,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.2 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
113 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
115 - 208 g/km
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co2
49 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
Coupe
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Seats
5
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Seats
4
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
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Curb weight
2,175 kg
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Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
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Trunk capacity
290 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
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Width
1,861 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
415 - 480 kg
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Payload
405 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 400 HP
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Power HP
313 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
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Torque
550 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
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Power kW
230 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,999 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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