Mercedes C class 2018 vs Audi A5 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 194 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
| Mercedes C class engine produces 10 HP less power than Audi A5, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.7 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 900 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A5) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
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 is 1 cm shorter than the Audi A5, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 450 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.5 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`085 kg | 2`015 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`530 kg | 1`495 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 555 kg | 520 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 400 | no data | |
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