The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (11 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible 4MATIC AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)

€ 41,500
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (11 - 15) Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 70,100
 Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible 4MATIC AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,100

ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible.
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
54.4
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (11 - 15)
73
79.5
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible 4MATIC AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
71.3
79.4
73 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.4 in
Height
55.3 in
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (11 - 15)
108.3
182.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible 4MATIC AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
111.8
184.8
182.1 in
Length
184.8 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5104 lb
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI multitronic (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.5 %
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible 4MATIC AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)

General

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
8F
Generation
A205
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CJEB
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
385 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
168 hp
385 hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible

Performance

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible

▶ REPLAY
22.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.71 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
22.7 lb/hp
10.71 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
38 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
33 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
631 mi
Range
423 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
631 mi
423 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG 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).
183.8 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
117.5 kWh
183.8 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
370 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A5 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data