Mercedes C class 2011 vs Audi S5 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes C class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Audi S5) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 354 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 4.7 seconds | |
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Audi S5 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 150 HP less power than Audi S5, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 7.3 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 2.4 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 360 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1000 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Used also on Audi S4 | |
| 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 | 4.69 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 10 cm shorter than the Audi S5, 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 S5. | |||
| 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 S5, which means Mercedes C class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 2`115 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 25 400 | 31 200 | |
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