Audi A5 2019 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 116 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 220 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 4.9 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A5 consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes C class 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Mercedes C klase 2011 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 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 11 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 8 cm wider, while the height of Audi A5 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 450 litres | |
| 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: | 2`210 kg | 2`100 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`660 kg | 1`555 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 550 kg | 545 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 19 200 | 25 800 | |
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