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Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
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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 safety
Audi S4 Sedan
Car B
Audi S4 Sedan
The Audi S4 Sedan pairs strong V6 power and AWD traction with five-seat practicality, making it a confident choice for growing families and road trips. It delivers quick acceleration and efficient-for-its-class consumption, though cargo space and track-day performance aren’t its focus.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety7.4 L/100km354 hpAWD
Why compared more powercomparison picksame body typesame powertrainsame seatsstep-up price

Usage fit

Family 52 / 63
City 47 / 47
Budget / value 40 / 55
Road trip 50 / 57
Performance 33 / 40
Cargo 25 / 26
Practical 30 / 44
Premium 51 / 53
Winter 26 / 66

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35 · Orange = Audi S4 Sedan

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35 Audi S4 Sedan
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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 S4 Sedan

  • Strong V6 output (354 hp, 500 Nm) with 4.6 s 0–100 km/h for confident passing
  • AWD traction adds assurance in winter and mixed conditions
  • Five seats and a 480 L trunk fit growing-family and road-trip needs
  • Efficient for its class at 7.4 combined and good value in its segment

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35 if…
Lower entry price
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35 starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Audi S4 Sedan if…
All-wheel drive
Audi S4 Sedan's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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