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Background grid Audi A3 Sedan 2012-2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA Sedan 2019-2023
Spec height1 1.416 m 2
1 1.439 m Spec height1
 + 2.3 cm
+ 3.6 cm 2
2 1.796 m Spec width2
+ 3.4 cm 1 1.83 m Spec width2
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Mercedes-Benz CLA Sedan 2019 - 2023
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CLA
Sedan
Gen. 2 | 2019 - 2023
Spotted in Switzerland 18″
Audi A3 Sedan 2012 - 2020
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Audi
A3
Sedan
Gen. 3 | 2012 - 2020
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Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Rear View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz CLA (C118) Sedan 2019 vs. Audi A3 (8V) Sedan 2012


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz CLA (C118) Sedan 2019 is 3.4 cm wider and 2.3 cm higher compared to Audi A3 (8V) Sedan 2012. It has 3.6 cm less ground clearance and offers 9% more cargo space.4,5

Subcompact
Size class
Subcompact
468.8 cm
+23
Length
445.8 cm
183 cm
+3.4
Width2
179.6 cm
199.9 cm
+3.9
Width incl. mirrors
196 cm
143.9 cm
+2.3
Height1
141.6 cm
272.9 cm
+9.3
Wheelbase
263.6 cm
10.4 cm
Ground clearance3
14 cm
+3.6
1395 kg
+9%
Weight4,6
1290 kg
5
Seats max.
5
460 l
+9%
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
€ 31476
+24%
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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inch
Quick Facts
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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