2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 vs. Audi A3 - Tallahassee, FL

Superior Performance from the Mercedes-Benz CLA250

Both the Audi A3 and Mercedes-Benz CLA250 offer customers the option to upgrade the standard engine. However, as with the standard engine, the upgraded CLA250 engine produces much more horsepower and torque than the horsepower and torque produced by the upgraded A3 engine. The result is a luxury coupe engineered to ensure smooth, quiet rides, while taking sharp turns flawlessly at top speeds. Even with more power produced by the Mercedes-Benz CLA250, the luxury coupe compares favorably to the Audi A3 in terms of fuel economy. This means our customers from Bainbridge, Thomasville, and Valdosta, Georgia never compromise performance for lower fuel efficiency ratings.

State-of-the-Art Engineering

Our auto savvy customers from nearby towns like Quincy raise their brows, after reviewing the performance numbers of both vehicles. After all, the CLA250 and Audi A3 share the same engine size, type of drivetrain, and number of cylinders. Our team of automotive experts explains the reasons behind the disparate horsepower and torque numbers.

The Mercedes-Benz CLA250's 2.0-liter engine creates rapid multi-spark ignition and high-pressure direct injection that optimizes the air and fuel mixture. The twin-scroll turbo quickly ramps up to 230,000 rotations per minute to augment engine response time. Audi has not come close to replicating such powerful performance from the A3. Moreover, two paddles located behind the upper steering wheel spokes make it easy to reach the seventh gear. The A3 transmission possesses the capability only to reach six gears.

Style and Luxury

Owners of the Mercedes-Benz CLA250 ride in style and comfort from communities such as Thomasville and Bainbridge, GA to Florida destinations like Quincy. In maintaining the tradition of other coupe interiors, the seats inside of the CLA250 feel soft to the skin. High-grade leather not only provides more breathability than the materials inside of the A3, the tough leather withstands years of rigorous use. Mercedes-Benz includes room for a fifth passenger within the CLA250, something not available for Audi A3 owners. This means the CLA250 works great for Valdosta, Thomasville, and Bainbridge families of five who visit relatives in Tallahassee, FL.

Communities such as Thomasville, Bainbridge, and Valdosta, GA, along with Florida town such as Quincy and Tallahassee, experience several unbearably muggy days during the summer. The Mercedes-Benz CLA250 takes a huge bite out of muggy discomfort, with the introduction of separate left and right temperature controls. Both the driver and front seat passenger enjoy personalized comfort by setting the controls to preferred temperatures. The climate control system also includes a dust and pollen filter, which the Audi A3 does not include in its climate control system.

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