Audi A5 2012 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
| Audi A5 engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes C class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1430 km in combined cycle | 1340 km in combined cycle | |
| 1650 km on highway | 1590 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.63 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 4 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 8 cm wider, while the height of Audi A5 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Audi A5 has 5 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`970 | 2`085 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A5 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 400 | 24 800 | |
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