Audi S5 2008 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.2 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 354 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 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, but torque is 60 NM less than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Audi S5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 4.9 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S5 consumes 5.9 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 885 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 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) | |
| 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: | 4.64 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 5 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 8 cm wider, while the height of Audi S5 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 450 litres | |
| Audi S5 has 5 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S5 is 0.6 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`175 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 800 | 26 000 | |
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