Mercedes C class 2011 vs Audi S5 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | n/a NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes C class engine produces 93 HP less power than Audi S5. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 8.1 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi S5, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes C class 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.64 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 5 cm shorter than the Audi S5, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 829 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.5 meters | |
| 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`020 kg | 2`175 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 25 800 | 17 400 | |
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