2023 Audi A3 vs. 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
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2023 Audi A3
$251 /mo.
2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
$259 /mo.
What is the main difference between A3 and CLA-Class?
Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, market segment, starting price, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the model year, horsepower, and fuel economy. First of all, the 2018 CLA-Class has a more powerful engine than the 2023 A3, and it gets 3 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, starting price, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
- 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
- 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$35,400
$32,700
Engine
Engine
2.0 L/121
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
201 hp
208 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
6.9 sec
City MPG
City MPG
28 MPG
24 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
38 MPG
37 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
32 MPG
29 MPG
Width
Width
80.0 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
71.5 in
70.0 in
Length
Length
176.9 in
182.3 in
Height
Height
56.2 in
56.6 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
103.5 in
106.3 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
87.8 ft2
88.6 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
36.8 in
38.2 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.2 in
40.2 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
54.8 in
56.0 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
36.6 in
35.4 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.2 in
27.1 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
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53.2 in
Costs
2023 Audi A3
2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,800 - $1,900
$2,400 - $2,600
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$251 (2023 Audi A3 Premium 40 TFSI)
$259 (2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 250 Coupe)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$4,999
$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$15,835 - $15,935
$14,723 - $14,923
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