Mercedes C class 2018 vs Audi A5 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 6 HP more power than Audi A5, but torque is 20 NM less than Audi A5. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.8 | |
| Mercedes C class consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 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: | 380 litres | 450 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage space. Mercedes C class has 70 litres less trunk space than the Audi A5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.5 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`011 kg | 1`935 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`441 kg | 1`440 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 570 kg | 495 kg | |
| Mercedes C class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem more than Audi A5. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 400 | no data | |
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