Audi A3 [2017-2020] vs Mercedes-Benz CLA

CarWale brings you comparison of Audi A3 [2017-2020] and Mercedes-Benz CLA. The Audi A3 [2017-2020] price is Rs. 29.21 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz CLA price is Rs. 31.72 Lakh. The Audi A3 [2017-2020] is available in 1395 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mercedes-Benz CLA is available in 2143 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. CLA provides the mileage of 17.9 kmpl.

A3 [2017-2020] vs CLA Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	A3 [2017-2020]	CLA
Price	Rs. 29.21 Lakh	Rs. 31.72 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1395 cc	2143 cc
Power	148 bhp	134 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

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Audi A3 [2017-2020]

35 TFSI Premium Plus

Rs. 29.21 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz CLA

200 CDI Style

Rs. 31.72 Lakh

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Audi A3 [2017-2020]

35 TFSI Premium Plus

Mercedes-Benz CLA

200 CDI Style

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SPECIFICATIONS
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BROCHURE
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1395 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2143 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Inline four-cylinder TFSI Petrol Engine
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	148 bhp @ 5000 rpm	134 bhp @ 3600 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	250 Nm @ 1500 rpm	300 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		17.9View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic - 6 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS 4	BS 4
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
4456 4630
Width (mm)
1796 1777
Height (mm)
1416 1432
Wheelbase (mm)
2637 2699
Kerb Weight (kg)
1570
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
4 4
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Bootspace (litres)
425 470
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
50 56

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi - link	Four-link
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.5
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Alloy
Front Tyres	225 / 45 R17	225 / 45 R16
Rear Tyres	225 / 45 R17	225 / 45 R16

Features

Safety

Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Remote Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	3	2

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	10 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Partial
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front & Rear Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Painted	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Remote	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind		Electric

Exterior
Sunroof / Moonroof
Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights		Active
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, Halogen on rear	LED on front, LED on rear
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Co-Driver Only	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp		Both Sides
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue	Analogue
Trip Meter	Multi-Function Display	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Apple Car Play (Yes)
Display	LCD Display	LCD Display
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6	6
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	2 Din	2 Din
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty
Warranty (In Years)
2 2
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited

Brochure

Colours

	Brilliant Black	Cavansite Blue
	Cosmos Blue	Mountain Grey
	Nano Grey Metallic	Jupiter Red
	Tango Red	Polar Silver
	Glacier White Metallic	Polar White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

32 Ratings

4.4/5

14 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.6Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.4Comfort	4.5Comfort
	4.5Performance	4.6Performance
	4.2Fuel Economy	4.1Fuel Economy
	4.3Value for Money	3.9Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Audi a3

I used this car since years. This car is very comfortable and luxurious. But the service cost is very high. This was the problem only. Otherwise, the car was very good. The car looks sporty and luxurious.

Mercedes-Benz unfit to drive

This car is unfit to drive on road, when the driving mode is on the car, in a speed breaker is coming at the reverse position which may lead to an accident and Mercedes-Benz cla 200 is mear waste and Mercedes-Benz is fit for nothing

More Expert Reviews on A3 [2017-2020] and CLA

2017 Audi A3 35 TDI First Drive Review

By Sagar Bhanushali24 Feb 2017

Premium compact sedans were unheard of when Audi India brought along the A3 in mid-2014. Sharing market space with a few luxury hatchbacks at the time, the A3 ticked most of the right boxes for first-time premium car buyers and came with a good mix of luxury and performance. Fast-forward three years and this segment has expanded somewhat, allowing Audi India to burst on to the scene again with the updated 2017 A3.

Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 Sport First Drive Review

By Santosh Nair22 Dec 2016

What you're eye-balling here is the CLA-class, Mercedes-Benz’ entry level saloon. Assuming everybody knows that this is basically the saloon avatar of an A-Class, let's delve deeper. The recent facelift is the model’s first major update in India since its launch in 2015, and exterior upgrades include a redesigned front bumper, new LED headlamps, restyled tail lamps, more chrome and angular exhaust tips.

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A3 [2017-2020] vs CLA Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Audi A3 [2017-2020] and Mercedes-Benz CLA?

Audi A3 [2017-2020] price is Rs. 29.21 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz CLA price is Rs. 31.72 Lakh. Hence Audi A3 [2017-2020] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of A3 [2017-2020] compared to CLA?

For the 35 TFSI Premium Plus variant, 1395 cc Petrol engine of A3 [2017-2020] produces 148 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 250 Nm @ 1500 rpm of torque. For the 200 CDI Style variant, 2143 cc Diesel engine of CLA produces 134 bhp @ 3600 rpm of power and 300 Nm @ 1600 rpm of torque.

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Audi A3 [2017-2020] vs Mercedes-Benz CLA

Length (mm)	4456	4630
Width (mm)	1796	1777
Height (mm)	1416	1432
Wheelbase (mm)	2637	2699
Kerb Weight (kg)		1570

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	425	470
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	56

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Warranty (In Years)	2	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)		Unlimited