2025 Audi A5 vs 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA
Overview | |
MSRP$43,200 | MSRP$49,700 |
Listings109 | Listings4640 |
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User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
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2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA Reviews Summary | |
2025 Audi A5 Reviews SummaryThe redesigned 2025 Audi A5 compact luxury car takes on a more important role in the luxury brand’s lineup. The coupe and convertible body styles are gone, leaving only a five-door hatchback akin to the previous-generation A5 Sportback (Europe gets an A5 Avant wagon as well). That model also happened to be Audi’s bestselling non-SUV in 2024, so the new A5 also replaces the slower-selling A4 sedan as Audi’s answer to the Alfa Romeo Giulia, BMW 3 Series, Cadillac CT4, Genesis G70, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and Lexus IS. Verdict: The new Audi A5 impresses with tech, handling poise, and practicality, but represents a significant effective price increase for returning Audi customers. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 221 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 268 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower221 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City26 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 221 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 268 hp I4 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower221 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space11.6 cu ft | Cargo Space22.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3494 lbs | Curb Weight4090 lbs |
Height56.7 in | Height57.0 in |
Length184.6 in | Length190.1 in |
Width78.7 in | Width82.6 in |
Wheelbase107.4 in | Wheelbase113.8 in |
Maximum Payload1059 lbs | Maximum Payload992 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $43,200 | $49,700 |
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User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | |
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Summary | The redesigned 2025 Audi A5 compact luxury car takes on a more important role in the luxury brand’s lineup. The coupe and convertible body styles are gone, leaving only a five-door hatchback akin to the previous-generation A5 Sportback (Europe gets an A5 Avant wagon as well). That model also happened to be Audi’s bestselling non-SUV in 2024, so the new A5 also replaces the slower-selling A4 sedan as Audi’s answer to the Alfa Romeo Giulia, BMW 3 Series, Cadillac CT4, Genesis G70, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and Lexus IS. Verdict: The new Audi A5 impresses with tech, handling poise, and practicality, but represents a significant effective price increase for returning Audi customers. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 221 hp I4 | 2.0L 268 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 221 hp @ 5500 rpm | |
MPG City | 26 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 221 hp I4 | 2.0L 268 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | |
Horsepower | 221 hp @ 5500 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 11.6 cu ft | 22.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3494 lbs | 4090 lbs |
Height | 56.7 in | 57.0 in |
Length | 184.6 in | 190.1 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 82.6 in |
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 113.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 1059 lbs | 992 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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