The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (11 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 300 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

€ 41,500
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (11 - 15) Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 51,900
 Mercedes C 300 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 300 Convertible
€ 41,500
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
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (11 - 15)
73
79.5
55.5
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (11 - 15)
108.3
182.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
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
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.31 %
Mercedes C 300 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
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
CJEB
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
168 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 Convertible

Performance

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 Convertible

▶ REPLAY
22.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.4 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
22.7 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
38 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
38 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
631 mi
Range
612 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
631 mi
612 mi
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
127 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
117.5 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 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