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Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG
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Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG
Car A
Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG
Combining compact 5-seat practicality with standout performance and efficiency for its class, the Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG is quick without being thirsty. It suits buyers who want a rapid, city-friendly performance car with solid safety standing and reasonable running costs.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety421 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Car B
Audi S3 Sportback
The Audi S3 Sportback balances compact family use with all‑weather AWD and brisk acceleration. With five seats, a 380 L trunk, and 7.3 L/100 km efficiency, it offers good value in its segment without track pretensions.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety7.3 L/100kmAWD
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profile

Usage fit

Family 63 / 65
City 53 / 56
Budget / value 55 / 62
Road trip 41 / 46
Performance 36 / 39
Cargo 20 / 21
Practical 50 / 52
Premium 55 / 50
Winter 26 / 66

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG · Orange = Audi S3 Sportback

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG Audi S3 Sportback
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG

  • Very quick for its segment: 0–100 km/h in 4.0 s boosts confidence for overtakes and ramps
  • Efficient for its class at 7.5 L/100 km given the 421 hp output
  • Compact size suits city driving and parking
  • Seats 5 with a usable 370 L trunk for everyday family needs

Audi S3 Sportback

  • AWD traction supports confident winter and wet‑road driving
  • Quick 0–100 km/h in 4.8 s makes overtakes and on‑ramps easy
  • Efficient for its class at a combined 7.3 L/100 km
  • Five seats and a usable 380 L cargo area suit daily family and city use

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Audi S3 Sportback if…
All-wheel drive
Audi S3 Sportback's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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