The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes C 300 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

€ 56,700
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
€ 51,900
 Mercedes C 300 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 300 Convertible
€ 56,700
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 3.0 TDI is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes C 300 Convertible.
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
54.4
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
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 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
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 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
4354 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
628 lb
14.42 %
Mercedes C 300 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

General

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 300 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
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
CKVB, CKVC
Engine Code
M 274.920
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 5500 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
242 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 Convertible

Performance

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 Convertible

▶ REPLAY
17.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.4 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
17.99 lb/hp
15.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
592 mi
Range
612 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
592 mi
612 mi
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
127 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
131.6 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
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