The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT MCT (16 - 18)
€ 52,300

€ 84,000

€ 52,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI 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 AMG Convertible.
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 63 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 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
5247 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.3 %

General
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
8F
Generation
A205
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 177
CKVD
Engine Code
M 177.980

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
215 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
469 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
215 hp
469 hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
Performance
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
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20.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.98 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
20.05 lb/hp
8.98 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
38 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
31 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
611 mi
Range
461 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
611 mi
461 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG 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).
168.7 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
127.6 kWh
168.7 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data