The 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA offers several terse powertrain options as well as a comprehensive list of features that come as a standard. Its handling is highly responsive which makes the navigation of corners a breeze. How does the 2020 Audi A5 fair against the CLA? Find out below through our comparison.
Design & Style
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA has a seating capacity to support 5 people in its cabin that is full of room. Its front row has seats that are spacious and well-cushioned which are what everyone needs for pleasant longer drives. The CLA’s interior styling adapts a deluxe outlook with plenty of soft materials like plastics and synthetic leather being the preferred choice to line the car’s side edges and most of its surfaces.
The 2020 Audi A5 can accommodate up to 5 people within its sedan cabin which has seats that are supportive to provide comfort that lasts. Side bolstering is also ample in this vehicle with power adjustment options to aid the process. Its interior styling leans more towards the concept of contemporary where top-notch materials can be found across its entire surface.
Technology & Safety
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA comes equipped with plenty of tech features such as its COMAND® system for infotainment, a 7-inch touchscreen display, a touchpad controller, voice command, Android/Apple compatibility, 5 USB ports, HD radio, and Bluetooth® connectivity. The CLA also has a list of safety tech including a rearview camera, attentiveness monitoring, collision warning, auto emergency brakes, crosswind assist, and rain-sensing wipers.
The 2020 Audi A5 is well-furnished with various tech advances like its MMI system for infotainment, a 7-inch screen, and Android/Apple compatibility. For safety, the A5 offers a rearview camera, collision preparation Pre Sense which comprises of the tightening of seatbelts, the closing of windows and roof, and activation of hazard lights, collision warning, and auto emergency brakes.
Performance
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA is powered by a base 2L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine which puts out 221 horsepower. Its fuel economy is rated at 25 mpg in cities and 35 mpg on highways which are expected of its vehicle class.
The 2020 Audi A5 can put out 248 horsepower and 273 lbft of torque on a 2L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine under a 7-speed auto transmission. Its fuel economy ratings can fetch 23 mpg and 34 mpg in cities and on highways respectively.
The Bottom Line
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA has had a tremendous upgrade from its predecessors with an improved cabin interior style seen using premium materials. Its powertrain lineup has also been expanded to give buyers a wide array of choices as well as more agile handling to maneuver bends with ease. The A5 may seem relatively similar to the CLA in many aspects but the A5 could use more space and comfort in its back row whereas its price margin is a little steep for its vehicle class.
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