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Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
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Audi A6 4.0 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 4.0 TFSI
Car B
Audi A6 4.0 TFSI
A powerful AWD premium A6 with 560 hp and a strong safety ranking, it pairs rapid acceleration with space for five and a 530-liter trunk for long trips. Expect higher fuel use and a price aimed at buyers who prioritize performance.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety560 hpAWD
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatsstrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 52 / 63
City 47 / 24
Budget / value 40 / 33
Road trip 50 / 70
Performance 33 / 50
Cargo 25 / 29
Practical 30 / 41
Premium 51 / 72
Winter 26 / 70

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35 · Orange = Audi A6 4.0 TFSI

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35 Audi A6 4.0 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 4.0 TFSI

  • High-output V8 twin-turbo performance (560 hp, 700 Nm) with a quick 0–100 in 4.4 s
  • AWD traction boosts confidence on wet or winter roads
  • Seats five and offers a 530 L trunk for road trips and growing families
  • Strong safety ranking signal for its profile

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35 if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35 uses 8.0 L/100km vs 10.1 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Audi A6 4.0 TFSI if…
All-wheel drive
Audi A6 4.0 TFSI's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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