Audi A5 2016 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A5 engine produces 41 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi A5 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A5 could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A5 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A5) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
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`115 | 2`195 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A5 has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 28 400 | 28 000 | |
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