Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 Shooting Brake (2026 – present) vs Audi RS5 Avant (2026 – present): specs compared
The Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 Shooting Brake is the more powerful of the two, with up to 680 hp against 639 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.0 s against 3.7 s. It is the lighter car, from 2,295 kg against 2,370 kg. At 4,897 mm, the Audi RS5 Avant is 155 mm longer than the Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 Shooting Brake.
| Specification |
Mercedes-AMG
CLA 45 Shooting Brake
2026 – present
|
Audi
RS5 Avant
2026 – present
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2026 – present | 2026 – present |
| Body style | Shooting Brake · Estate / wagon | Avant · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Electric | Hybrid |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | — | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 680 hp | 639 hp |
| Torque | — | 600 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.0 s | 3.7 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 3.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,742 mm | 4,897 mm |
| Width | 1,859 mm | 1,953 mm |
| Height | 1,471 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,903 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,295 kg | 2,370 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.