Audi S5 2016 vs Mercedes A class 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 354 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 seconds | 13.6 seconds | |
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Audi S5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S5 engine produces 264 HP more power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 260 NM more than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power Audi S5 reaches 100 km/h speed 8.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 50 litres | |
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi S4 | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes A class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi S5 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mercedes A klase 2015 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 2015 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi S5 is larger, but lower. Audi S5 is 45 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 6 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 |
no data | 1157 litres | |
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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: | 11.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S5 is 0.7 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`230 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 40 200 | 14 600 | |
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