Audi A5 2019 vs Mercedes C class 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A5 engine produces 54 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.9 | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A5 consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 4.70 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 is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi A5 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 1`975 kg | 2`095 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`485 kg | 1`525 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 490 kg | 570 kg | |
| Audi A5 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 procentiem less than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 21 400 | |
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