Mercedes C class 2018 vs Audi A5 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes C class) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A5) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 390 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 104 HP more power than Audi A5, but torque is 100 NM less than Audi A5. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.1 l/100km | 7.7 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 3.5 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 525 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A5 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.37 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class and Audi A5 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 450 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage space. Mercedes C class has 50 litres less trunk space than the Audi A5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.5 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`185 kg | 2`210 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`660 kg | 1`660 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 525 kg | 550 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 33 000 | 20 000 | |
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