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Audi A4 Limousine vs Mercedes CLA Coupe comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Limousine or Mercedes CLA Coupe?

Audi A4 Limousine vs Mercedes CLA Coupe: Key differences

Audi A4 Limousine

  • a bit cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • very slightly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space

Mercedes CLA Coupe

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  • noticeably more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

A4 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A4 Limousine is a bit cheaper – starting at 35,800 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Coupe costs 39,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,808 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A4 Limousine uses 4.6 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Coupe with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

CLA Coupe

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 offers noticeably more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 89 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Audi A4 Limousine takes 5.5 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A4 Limousine is slightly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Coupe delivers markedly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 115 Nm more.

A4 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A4 Limousine is very slightly lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 150 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A4 Limousine offers moderately more boot space – 460 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 55 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A4 Limousine carries slightly more – 540 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Coupe stands well ahead of its rival 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 £39,600
CLA Coupe

Mercedes CLA Coupe

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 541 - 791 km
Audi A4 Limousine
Mercedes CLA Coupe

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Audi A4 Limousine

The Audi A4 is a polished, grown-up sedan that blends restraint with a subtle dose of sportiness, making it an easy choice for commuters and company car buyers alike. Inside it's all refined materials and sensible design, while the driving experience balances comfort and composure — clever, competent and quietly smug in the best possible way.

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Mercedes CLA Coupe

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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Audi A4 Limousine
Mercedes CLA Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,800 - 46,600 £
Price
39,600 - 59,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
541 - 791 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
58 kWh
co2
121 - 167 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,665 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
4,762 mm
Length
4,723 mm
Width
1,847 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,428 mm
Height
1,468 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
490 - 540 kg
Payload
430 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 265 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
210 km/h
Torque
270 - 400 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 195 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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