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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016 40 TFSIvsMercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) · Facelift 2016

40 TFSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2019-2020
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236)

CLE 200

204 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2024-present

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,490 kg
    3,285 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    128 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    50/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSIMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
Power
190hp142kW
204hp152kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,490kg3,285lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Gross weight
2,015kg4,442lb
2,360kg5,203lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
101.8s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
111.9s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
28.7s
Calculated
36.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
173Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
859km534mi
Calculated
892km554mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,423mm174in
4,850mm191in
Width
1,793mm71in
1,861mm73in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,424mm56in
Wheelbase
2,595mm102in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,616mm64in
Ground clearance-
111mm4in
Trunk volume
280L
295L
Max trunk volume
320L
385L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSIMercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200PowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 2005,800 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSIMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.7 s
36.6 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
204 hp
152 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200 has 14 hp more than AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
1,850 kg
4,079 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
250 km/h
155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
236 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI7.2 s
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 2007.9 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200 has more power, AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200: 1.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
859 km
534 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
892 km
554 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.2 s
250 km/h
155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
204 hp
152 kW
7.9 s
236 km/h
147 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,423 mm
174.1 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
295 L
10.4 cu ft
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.2 s
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Cabriolet (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSIMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
Power
190 hp
142 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,423 mm
174.1 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
295 L
10.4 cu ft
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Range score
859 km
534 mi
892 km
554 mi
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
295 L
10.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSIMercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Cabriolet (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI

  • Is 360 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 33 km (20 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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