The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 250 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 37,800
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI € 50,000
Mercedes C 250 Convertible
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes C 250 Convertible.
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 250 Convertible
73 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.4 in
Height
55.5 in
182.1 in
Length
184.5 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 250 Convertible
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4729 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.18 %
General
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 250 Convertible
8F
Generation
A205
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 250 Convertible
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
CDHB
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
208 hp
Mercedes C 250 Convertible
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 Convertible
Performance
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 250 Convertible
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 Convertible
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23.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
23.51 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 250 Convertible
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes C 250 Convertible
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
546 mi
Range
501 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
546 mi
501 mi
Mercedes C 250 Convertible
Environmental Impact
140.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
117.5 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
140.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes C 250 Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 250 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data