The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 300 d Convertible 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 56,000
€ 53,600
€ 56,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,600
ⓘ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 300 d Convertible.
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 300 d 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 300 d Convertible
4233 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5170 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4883 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
9.64 %
General
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 300 d Convertible
8F
Generation
A205
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 300 d Convertible
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
CKVB, CKVC
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
242 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300 d Convertible
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 d Convertible
Performance
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 300 d Convertible
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 d Convertible
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17.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.81 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
17.49 lb/hp
15.81 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 d Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 300 d Convertible
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
40 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes C 300 d Convertible
34 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
642 mi
Range
565 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
642 mi
565 mi
Mercedes C 300 d Convertible
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes C 300 d Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 300 d 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
