Audi A5 Avant vs Mercedes GLA – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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.

Mercedes GLA has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 38800 £, while the Audi A5 Avant costs 40200 £. That’s a price difference of around 1321 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A5 Avant manages with 2.10 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the Mercedes GLA with 2.90 L. The difference is about 0.80 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Audi A5 Avant performs noticeable better – achieving up to 108 km, about 34 km more than the Mercedes GLA.

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 GLA has a a bit edge – offering 421 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLA is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 4.30 s, while the Audi A5 Avant takes 4.50 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLA performs barely noticeable better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Audi A5 Avant tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Avant pulls barely noticeable stronger with 550 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

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.

Seats: Mercedes GLA offers to a small extent more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, the Mercedes GLA is a bit lighter – 1570 kg compared to 1785 kg. The difference is around 215 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A5 Avant offers barely noticeable more room – 476 L compared to 435 L. That’s a difference of about 41 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLA performs minimal better – up to 1430 L, which is about 6 L more than the Audi A5 Avant.

When it comes to payload, Audi A5 Avant hardly perceptible takes the win – 535 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

All in all, the Audi A5 Avant shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.