Audi A5 Sportback
Hatchback · Gasoline · AWD
vs
Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
Audi A5 Sportback
Car A
Audi A5 Sportback
AWD traction, 347 hp, and a 465 L trunk make the A5 Sportback a capable all-rounder for growing families. It offers a balanced mix of pace, practicality, and efficiency that reads as good value in its segment.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety6.9 L/100kmAWD
Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG
Car B
Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG
The Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG blends compact family practicality with serious performance, pairing five-seat usability and a 435 L trunk with top-tier power and brisk acceleration. It’s efficient for its class and good value among performance compacts, though FWD and modest cargo space limit winter and cargo-heavy roles.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety421 hp
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Usage fit

Family 67 / 56
City 55 / 51
Budget / value 56 / 36
Road trip 50 / 42
Performance 43 / 36
Cargo 26 / 24
Practical 53 / 36
Premium 54 / 55
Winter 66 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi A5 Sportback · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi A5 Sportback Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG
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Pros & cons

Audi A5 Sportback

  • AWD traction adds confidence for winter and mixed-weather driving
  • Strong acceleration (0–100 km/h in 5.7 s) for effortless merging and passing
  • Efficient for its class at 6.9 combined consumption
  • Five seats and a 465 L trunk suit growing families and weekend trips

Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG

  • Very quick performance for confident passing and merges (0–100 km/h in 4.0 s).
  • Top-tier power from a 2.0L turbo (421 hp, 500 Nm) for an engaging drive.
  • Usable daily with 5 seats and a 435 L trunk for family needs.
  • Efficient for its class at 9.1 L/100 km and good value in its segment.

Verdict

Pick Audi A5 Sportback if…
Best fuel economy
Audi A5 Sportback uses 6.9 L/100km vs 9.1 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG puts out 421 hp vs 347 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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