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 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 252 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 68 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.6 | |
| Audi A5 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Audi A5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| Audi A5 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi Q7, Volkswagen Touareg | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2013 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes C klase 2013 2.0 engine | |||
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`040 | 2`030 | |
| 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 (€): | 27 400 | 26 200 | |
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