Audi A5 Coupé vs Mercedes-Benz CLA 35 AMG

Audi A5 Coupé

Coupe · Gasoline · AWD

Mercedes-Benz CLA 35 AMG

Coupe · Gasoline

Car A

Audi A5 Coupé

An AWD petrol coupé that blends quick acceleration (0-100 km/h in 5.6 s) with efficient-for-class consumption, the Audi A5 Coupé suits year-round commuting and weekend trips. Its two-door layout and 4-seat cabin limit family flexibility, but the 465-liter trunk helps on the road.

4 seatsCoupeGasoline5-star safety6.5 L/100kmAWD

Car B

Mercedes-Benz CLA 35 AMG

The Mercedes-Benz CLA 35 AMG blends strong performance (306 hp, 0–100 km/h in 4.9 s) with five-seat usability and a 460 L trunk, making it good value in its segment for drivers who want speed they can use every day. At 7.3 L/100 km combined, it is efficient for its class and well-suited to longer road trips.

5 seatsCoupeGasoline5-star safety306 hp

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 49 / 42

City 40 / 39

Budget / value 56 / 38

Road trip 50 / 43

Performance 43 / 39

Cargo 23 / 25

Practical 36 / 23

Premium 52 / 53

Winter 66 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi A5 Coupé · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLA 35 AMG

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi A5 Coupé Mercedes-Benz CLA 35 AMG

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Pros & cons

Audi A5 Coupé

AWD traction adds year-round confidence, especially in winter.
Strong 0-100 km/h in 5.6 s without high fuel thirst (6.5 L/100 km).
465-liter trunk makes road trips easier for a coupé.
Good value in its segment with strong reliability and safety signals.
Two doors and tight rear access reduce daily practicality.
Seats only four and rear space suits shorter trips.
Not ideal for cargo-heavy use despite decent trunk volume.
Premium pricing versus mainstream alternatives.

Mercedes-Benz CLA 35 AMG

Strong performance for the money with 306 hp and 0–100 km/h in 4.9 s.
Efficient for its class at 7.3 L/100 km, helpful for road trips.
Five seats and a 460 L trunk support small-family travel and daily use.
Positive safety ranking signals add peace of mind.
Not ideal for cargo-heavy use; larger vehicles offer more space.
Price sits above mainstream compacts despite its value positioning.
Performance focus may not align with shoppers prioritizing maximum practicality.
Those chasing the lowest fuel bills will find non-performance options more frugal.

Verdict

Pick Audi A5 Coupé if…

Best fuel economy

Audi A5 Coupé uses 6.5 L/100km vs 7.3 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLA 35 AMG if…

More power

Mercedes-Benz CLA 35 AMG puts out 306 hp vs 245 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi A5 Coupé

Mercedes-Benz CLA 35 AMG

Verdict

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