Mercedes C class 2011 vs Audi A5 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 7 HP more power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Audi A5. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. 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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes C class consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1430 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1650 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A5) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| 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 | 4.63 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 4 cm shorter than the Audi A5, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`100 kg | 1`970 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`555 kg | 1`470 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 545 kg | 500 kg | |
| 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 15 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 25 800 | 14 400 | |
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