Mercedes C class 2011 vs Audi A5 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 34 HP more power than Audi A5, but torque is 30 NM less than Audi A5. Despite the higher power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 8.1 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 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 | 4.63 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`085 kg | 2`150 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`540 kg | 1`650 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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