2018 Audi A3 Sedan vs. 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA

Image Comparison

Compare images of 2018 Audi A3 Sedan and 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA by choosing the desired model and trim and then selecting the comparison image.

What is the main difference between A3 Sedan and CLA?

Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, market segment, fuel economy, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the model year, starting price, horsepower, and ground shadow size. First of all, there is a $6,250 difference in the base MSRP. The 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA, a newer vehicle by four model years, has a higher starting price than the 2018 Audi A3 Sedan. Also, the 2022 CLA pulls more horsepower than the 2018 A3 Sedan. And finally, the A3 Sedan has a slightly smaller body than the CLA. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, fuel economy, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$31,950
$40,200
Engine
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
2.0 L/121
Horsepower
Horsepower
186 hp
221 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
6.6 sec
City MPG
City MPG
26 MPG
24 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
35 MPG
33 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
29 MPG
27 MPG
Width
Width
77.2 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
70.7 in
72 in
Length
Length
175.5 in
184.6 in
Height
Height
55.7 in
56.7 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
103.8 in
107.4 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
86.2 ft2
92.3 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
36.5 in
38.5 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.2 in
41.8 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
54.8 in
55.1 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
36.1 in
35.7 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.1 in
33.9 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
53.0 in
54 in

Costs

2018 Audi A3 Sedan

2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,950 - $2,100
$2,400 - $2,600
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$179 (2018 Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI Premium FWD)
$380 (2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 250 Coupe)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$3,999
$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$12,393 - $12,543
$19,079 - $19,279
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