The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 63 S AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT MCT (16 - 18)
€ 40,000

€ 92,300

€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 63 S AMG Convertible.
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Convertible
54.4
73
79.5
55.1
73.9
79.4
73 in
Width
73.9 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.4 in
Height
55.1 in
108.3
182.1
111.8
187
182.1 in
Length
187 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Convertible
3792 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
10.65 %

General
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Convertible
8F
Generation
A205
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Convertible
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 177
CDHB
Engine Code
M 177.980

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
503 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
503 hp
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Convertible
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Convertible
Performance
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Convertible
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 63 S AMG Convertible
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24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.44 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
24 lb/hp
8.44 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Convertible
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Convertible
25 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
539 mi
Range
461 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
539 mi
461 mi
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Convertible
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
168.7 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
168.7 kWh
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data