Audi A5 2019 vs Mercedes C class 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 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: | 286 HP | 390 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 4.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A5 engine produces 104 HP less power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 100 NM more than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 11.1 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 3.5 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 525 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 3.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.40 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A5 and Mercedes C class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 400 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage capacity. Audi A5 has 50 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`210 kg | 2`185 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`660 kg | 1`660 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 550 kg | 525 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 800 | 33 000 | |
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