Audi A5 2008 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 14 HP more power than Mercedes C class, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 7.4 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 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 4.62 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 3 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 8 cm wider, while the height of Audi A5 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
829 litres | no data | |
| Audi A5 has 5 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.6 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`895 | 1`970 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 25 800 | |
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