Audi A5 2016 vs Mercedes C class 2013
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| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Audi A5 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes C class can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Audi A5 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 | 1.6 - 4.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 - 252 HP | 156 - 510 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 - 400 NM | 250 - 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 - 7.9 seconds | 4 - 8.5 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 - 5.4 | 4.0 - 8.2 | |
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Audi A5 petrol engines consumes on average 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes C class. On average, Audi A5 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.44 m | |
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Audi A5 is larger, but lower. Audi A5 is 5 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Audi A5 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 480 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.22 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.48 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Audi A5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`127 | ~ 2`089 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 28 400 | 28 200 | |
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