Audi S5 2016 vs Mercedes A class 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 354 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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Audi S5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S5 engine produces 191 HP more power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 250 NM more than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power Audi S5 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 43 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi S4 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.44 m | |
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Audi S5 is larger, but lower. Audi S5 is 31 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi S5 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 370 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`230 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 40 200 | 21 600 | |
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