Audi A5 2012 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.0 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 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 1340 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1590 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 980 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: | 4.63 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): | 2`035 | 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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