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2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
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2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
MSRP $34,600 - $50,600
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2017 Audi S3
MSRP $46,600 - $50,700
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Mechanical
Engine
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Displacement
2.0 L/121
2.0 L/121
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection
Gasoline Direct Injection
Horsepower
208 hp @ 5500 rpm 355 hp @ 6000 rpm
292 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque
258 ft-lb @ 1200 rpm 332 ft-lb @ 2250 rpm
280 ft-lb @ 1900 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
7-Speed Double Clutch AMG Speedshift 7-Speed Double Clutch
6-Speed S Tronic
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
9.4 - 10.2 L/100 km
11.0 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
6.4 - 7.7 L/100 km
8.5 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
6.4 - 10.2 L/100 km
8.5 - 11.0 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
50.0 L
55.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Parking
Standard
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Standard
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Not Available
Standard
HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Standard
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
940 - 970 mm
1,006 mm
Front Leg Room
1,021 mm
1,046 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,422 mm
1,392 mm
Rear Head Room
899 - 904 mm
925 mm
Rear Leg Room
688 mm
892 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,351 mm
1,346 mm
Trunk Volume
470 L
348 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
2,631 mm
Length, Overall
4,630 - 4,691 mm
4,468 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,778 mm
1,796 mm
Height, Overall
1,415 - 1,435 mm
1,392 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,480 - 1,585 kg
1,570 kg
Front Tire Size
40ZR18 P225/45HR17 P225/40ZR18 P235/35YR19 P235/40WR18
P235/35YR19 P225/40YR18
Rear Tire Size
40ZR18 P225/45HR17 P225/40ZR18 P235/35YR19 P235/40WR18
P235/35YR19 P225/40YR18
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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