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Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
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Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Sedan · Gasoline · AWD
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35
Car A
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35
The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35 blends strong performance with everyday practicality, pairing quick acceleration with a usable five-seat cabin and 460 L trunk for trips. It’s good value in its segment, though front-wheel drive and limited cargo flexibility make it less ideal for winter or cargo-heavy needs.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety8 L/100km
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Car B
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
A powerful AWD V6 that blends quick acceleration with long‑distance practicality thanks to 5 seats and a 530 L trunk. Best for road trips and growing families seeking good value in its segment at this performance level.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety340 hpAWD
Why compared more powercomparison picksame body typesame powertrainsame seatsstep-up price

Usage fit

Family 52 / 65
City 47 / 32
Budget / value 40 / 51
Road trip 50 / 70
Performance 33 / 41
Cargo 25 / 29
Practical 30 / 45
Premium 51 / 61
Winter 26 / 70

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35 · Orange = Audi A6 3.0 TFSI

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35 Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35

  • Quick 0–100 km/h in 4.9 s with 306 hp for confident passing and merging
  • Seats 5 with a 460 L trunk, suiting growing families and road trips
  • Combined consumption of 8 L/100 km is efficient for its class
  • Priced at 48,500, it offers good value in its segment for the performance delivered

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI

  • 340 hp V6 and AWD deliver strong performance and confident traction
  • Quick 0–100 in 5.1 s helps with merging and overtaking on long trips
  • Practical for families with 5 seats and a 530 L trunk
  • Good value in its segment around 60,000 for this power and drivetrain

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35 if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35 uses 8.0 L/100km vs 8.2 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Audi A6 3.0 TFSI if…
All-wheel drive
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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