Mercedes C class 2011 vs Audi A5 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 20 HP less power than Audi A5, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi Q5, Audi Q3 | |
| 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: | 4.59 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.37 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes C class is 8 cm shorter than the Audi A5, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 465 litres | |
| Mercedes C class has 15 litres less trunk space than the Audi A5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.7 metres less than that of the Audi A5, which means Mercedes C class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A5 has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 25 200 | 29 000 | |
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