Audi S5 2011 vs Mercedes A class 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi S5) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes A class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 333 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Audi S5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S5 engine produces 224 HP more power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power Audi S5 reaches 100 km/h speed 6.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 3.8 | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S5 consumes 4.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S5 could require 645 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes A 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Mercedes A klase 2012 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Mercedes A klase 2012 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi S5 is larger, but lower. Audi S5 is 43 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi S5 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 341 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Audi S5 has more luggage capacity. Audi S5 has 139 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S5 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Audi S5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`295 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 18 400 | 10 400 | |
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