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Audi S5 Sportback
Hatchback · Gasoline · AWD
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Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
Audi S5 Sportback
Car A
Audi S5 Sportback
The Audi S5 Sportback blends AWD traction, a 354 hp V6 turbo, and a practical five-seat layout to suit growing families who want real pace. It delivers good value in its segment and is efficient for its class, while focusing more on everyday use than cargo-heavy or track-focused driving.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety8.5 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
Why compared alternative pickcross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 68 / 56
City 52 / 51
Budget / value 55 / 36
Road trip 50 / 42
Performance 41 / 36
Cargo 26 / 24
Practical 53 / 36
Premium 54 / 55
Winter 66 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi S5 Sportback · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi S5 Sportback Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG
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Pros & cons

Audi S5 Sportback

  • AWD traction adds year-round confidence, including winter conditions.
  • Strong acceleration: 0–100 km/h in 4.7 s with 354 hp and 500 Nm for effortless passing.
  • Practical five-seat Sportback with a 480 L trunk for family duties.
  • Good value in its segment at 54,800 with combined consumption of 8.5.

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 S5 Sportback if…
Best fuel economy
Audi S5 Sportback uses 8.5 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 354 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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