Mercedes C class 2018 vs Audi A5 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 44 HP less power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Audi A5. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.7 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 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`125 kg | 2`015 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`555 kg | 1`495 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 570 kg | 520 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 400 | no data | |
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