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 | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 41 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A5 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A5 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 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. | |||
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`105 | 2`045 | |
| 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 (€): | 27 800 | 28 200 | |
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