Audi A5 2019 vs Mercedes C class 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A5 engine produces 41 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.4 | |
| Audi A5 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1020 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: | 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 (kg): | 2`015 | 2`185 | |
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| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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