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Audi A3 Limousine vs Mercedes CLE Coupe comparison

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?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Mercedes CLE Coupe: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Mercedes CLE Coupe

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  • substantially more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A3 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

CLE Coupe

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 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.

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 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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

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
Audi A3 Limousine
Mercedes CLE Coupe

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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 Coupe

The 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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Audi A3 Limousine
Mercedes CLE Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
59,800 - 65,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
113 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
49 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
2,175 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
290 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
405 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
313 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
230 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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