Mercedes C class 2018 vs Audi S5 2016
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Mercedes C class is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Audi S5 is available only with automatic gearbox. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes C class is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Audi S5 can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes C class also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 4.0 | 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 - 510 HP | 347 - 354 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 - 700 NM | 500 - 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.9 - 8.7 seconds | 4.7 - 4.8 seconds | |
| In general, Audi S5 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mercedes C class. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 - 10.1 | 6.2 - 7.3 | |
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Mercedes C class petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than Audi S5. On average, Mercedes C class equipped with diesel engines consume 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi S5. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.37 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class and Audi S5 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 465 litres | |
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Audi S5 has more luggage space. Mercedes C class has 65 litres less trunk space than the Audi S5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.5 meters | |
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`122 kg | ~ 2`193 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`580 kg | ~ 1`688 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 542 kg | ~ 505 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 400 | 40 800 | |
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