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Background grid Audi A3 Sedan 2012-2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA Sedan 2013-2019
Spec height1 1.416 m 2
1 1.432 m Spec height1
 + 1.6 cm
+ 2.3 cm 2
2 4.458 m Spec length
+ 17.2 cm 1 4.63 m Spec length
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Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
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Rear bumper
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Mercedes-Benz CLA Sedan 2013 - 2019
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Gen. 1 | 2013 - 2019
Spotted in Switzerland 18″
Audi A3 Sedan 2012 - 2020
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A3
Sedan
Gen. 3 | 2012 - 2020
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Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz CLA (C117) Sedan 2013 vs. Audi A3 (8V) Sedan 2012


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz CLA (C117) Sedan 2013 is 17.2 cm longer and 1.6 cm higher compared to Audi A3 (8V) Sedan 2012. It has 2.3 cm less ground clearance and offers 11% more cargo space.4,5

Subcompact
Size class
Subcompact
463 cm
+17.2
Length
445.8 cm
177.7 cm
Width2
179.6 cm
+1.9
203.2 cm
+7.2
Width incl. mirrors
196 cm
143.2 cm
+1.6
Height1
141.6 cm
269.9 cm
+6.3
Wheelbase
263.6 cm
11.7 cm
Ground clearance3
14 cm
+2.3
1395 kg
+9%
Weight4,6
1290 kg
5
Seats max.
5
470 l
+11%
Cargo volume EU4
425 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
348 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 29215
+15%
Price EU7
€ 25500
$ --
Price US7
$ 31950
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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