Mercedes C class 2018 vs Audi S5 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 S5) 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 | 347 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 seconds | 4.8 seconds | |
| Mercedes C class engine produces 43 HP more power than Audi S5, but torque is 180 NM less than Audi S5. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 6.2 | |
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The Audi S5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi S5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 495 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Audi S5 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 | 4.69 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 S5 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 410 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.5 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`185 kg | 2`270 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`660 kg | 1`760 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 525 kg | 510 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 33 000 | 40 800 | |
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