Audi S5 2016 vs Mercedes C class 2018

Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison

 
Audi S5
2016 - 2019
Mercedes C class
2018 - 2021
Gearbox: Automatic Manual/Automatic
Audi S5 is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Mercedes C class has both automatic and manual transmission options.
Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Audi S5 is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes C class can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes C class also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 3.01.5 - 4.0

Performance

Power: 347 - 354 HP156 - 510 HP
Torque: 500 - 700 NM250 - 700 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.7 - 4.8 seconds3.9 - 8.7 seconds
In general, Audi S5 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mercedes C class. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.2 - 7.34.7 - 10.1
Audi S5 petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes C class. On average, Audi S5 equipped with diesel engines consume 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.69 m4.70 m
Width: 1.85 m1.82 m
Height: 1.37 m1.40 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi S5 and Mercedes C class are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 465 litres400 litres
Audi S5 has more luggage capacity.
Audi S5 has 65 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class.
Turning diameter: 11.5 metersno data
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`193~ 2`122
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no datano data
Average price (€): 40 800no data
Pros and Cons: Audi S5 has
  • automatic transmission only
  • more powerful and dynamic engines
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • roomier boot
Mercedes C klase has
  • both manual and automatic
  • also available in 2WD
  • lower fuel consumption for diesel engines
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