Mercedes C class 2013 vs Audi Q5 2008
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| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes C class is available with rear wheel drive, while Audi Q5 can be equipped with four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.6 - 2.1 | 2.0 - 3.2 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 - 211 HP | 170 - 270 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 - 500 NM | 320 - 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 - 8.7 seconds | 6.5 - 9.5 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 - 5.6 | 6.7 - 9.3 | |
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Mercedes C class petrol engines consumes on average 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Audi Q5. On average, Mercedes C class equipped with diesel engines consume 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.65 m | |
| Mercedes C class is 7 cm longer than the Audi Q5, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 19 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Audi Q5 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes C class has 50 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q5. This could mean that the Mercedes C class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.8 metres less than that of the Audi Q5, which means Mercedes C class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`126 | ~ 2`353 | |
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| Mercedes C class scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 19 400 | 11 400 | |
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