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 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| 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 | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 (€): | 19 400 | 25 800 | |
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