Audi A5 2016 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A5) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mercedes C class) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A5 engine produces 88 HP less power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 6.8 | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A5 consumes 2.3 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 345 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| Audi A5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 4.67 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.41 m | |
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Audi A5 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A5 is 8 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 8 cm wider, while the height of Audi A5 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 465 litres | 450 litres | |
| Audi A5 has 15 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Audi A5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`035 | 2`085 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A5 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 21 800 | 25 600 | |
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