The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 300 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 37,800
€ 51,900
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,900
ⓘ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 300 Convertible.
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
54.4
73
79.5
55.5
71.3
79.4
73 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.4 in
Height
55.5 in
108.3
182.1
111.8
184.5
182.1 in
Length
184.5 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.3 %
General
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
8F
Generation
A205
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 300 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
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
Performance
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
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23.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.4 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
23.51 lb/hp
15.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
546 mi
Range
612 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
546 mi
612 mi
Mercedes C 300 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).
127 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
140.2 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 300 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
