Audi RS3 Sportback vs Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 250 4MATIC

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner Audi RS3 Sportback 3.7 s Runner-up: 6.3 s
Power winner Audi RS3 Sportback 407 hp Runner-up: 224 hp
Cargo winner Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 250 4MATIC 460 L Runner-up: 282 L
Price winner Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 250 4MATIC $40,950 Runner-up: $65,500

Key differences

  • Audi RS3 Sportback is quicker from 0-100 km/h (3.7 s vs 6.3 s).
  • Audi RS3 Sportback has more power (407 hp vs 224 hp).
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 250 4MATIC has more cargo volume (460 L vs 282 L).
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 250 4MATIC has the lower starting MSRP ($40,950 vs $65,500).
2026 Audi RS3 Sportback studio car image
Audi
2026 · Petrol Sedan
2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 250 4MATIC studio car image
Mercedes-Benz
2025 · Petrol Sedan
Performance
0-100 km/h3.7 s6.3 s
Top Speed300 km/h240 km/h
Power407 hp224 hp
Torque500 Nm350 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank50 L43 L
Efficiency9.1 L/100km7.2 L/100km
CO2 Emissions208 g/km164 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,381 mm4,688 mm
Ground Clearance128 mm127 mm
Cargo282 L460 L
Curb Weight1,575 kg1,510 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle10.9 m11.0 m
Starting MSRP$65,500$40,950