Audi S5 2016 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi S5) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes C 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 chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 354 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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Audi S5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S5 engine produces 150 HP more power than Mercedes C class, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Audi S5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 4.9 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S5 consumes 2.4 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 S5 could require 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes C 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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 | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi S4 | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2011 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.41 m | |
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Audi S5 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi S5 is 10 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 8 cm wider, while the height of Audi S5 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 465 litres | 450 litres | |
| Audi S5 has 15 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S5 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Audi S5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`115 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 28 800 | 24 800 | |
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