The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes C 180 Convertible (18 - ..)
€ 52,300

€ 43,600

€ 52,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,600
ⓘ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 3.0 TDI is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes C 180 Convertible.
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 180 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 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
4310 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
5247 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb

Weight Difference:
672 lb
15.59 %

General
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
8F
Generation
A205
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
CKVD
Engine Code
M 274.910

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
215 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
Performance
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
147 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Convertible
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20.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.62 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
20.05 lb/hp
23.62 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
38 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
611 mi
Range
464 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
611 mi
464 mi
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
Environmental Impact
127.6 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 3.0 TDI
127.6 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data