Audi S5 2019 vs Mercedes C class 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi S5) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mercedes C class) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 347 HP | 390 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 seconds | 4.7 seconds | |
| Audi S5 engine produces 43 HP less power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 180 NM more than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Audi S5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 9.5 | |
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The Audi S5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S5 consumes 3.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Audi S5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 495 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Audi S5 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.40 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi S5 and Mercedes C class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 400 litres | |
| Audi S5 has 10 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`270 | 2`185 | |
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| Average price (€): | 40 800 | no data | |
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