Mercedes-Benz CLA (2015) vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 (2021) Specs

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2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA and 2021 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Specifications

Model Year	2015	2021
Model	Mercedes-Benz CLA	Audi A5 / S5 / RS5
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 355 hp@6000 332 lb-ft@2250	turbocharged 2.9L V6 DOHC-4v 444 hp@6700 442 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	111.1 in	-4.8 in
Length	182.3 in	187.3 in	-5 in
Width	70.0 in	72.5 in	-2.5 in
Height	56.6 in	54.5 in	2.1 in
Curb Weight	3494 lb.	4057 lb.	-563 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	15.3 gal.	-0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	37.7 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.0 in	55.7 in	0.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.2 in	41.3 in	-1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	35.6 in	37.0 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.2 in	54.5 in	-1.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	27.1 in	35.1 in	-8 in
Total Legroom	67.3 in (over 2 rows)	76.4 in (over 2 rows)	-9.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.1 ft³	21.8 ft³	-8.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.1 ft³	35.0 ft³	-21.9 ft³

2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The CLA's rear legroom stat, a very low 27.1 inches, suggests that adults won't even fit in back. But this stat under-represents reality. At 5-9, I could just manage to site behind myself. More than the limited amount of room, I minded the highly constricted view out. The coupe-like roof line takes a big cut out of the rear side windows. Unlike in the C-Class, the front seats largely block rear seat passengers' view forward. Suffer from claustrophobia? Best avoid the CLA. But, it's a coupe, so what did you expect? see full Mercedes-Benz CLA review

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