The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes C 400 Convertible 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

€ 56,700
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
€ 60,300
 Mercedes C 400 Convertible 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 400 Convertible
€ 56,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,300

ⓘ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 400 Convertible.
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
54.4
Blueprint Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
73
79.5
55.5
Blueprint Mercedes C 400 Convertible 4MATIC 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 400 Convertible 4MATIC 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 400 Convertible
4354 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5038 lb
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
8.61 %
Mercedes C 400 Convertible 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

General

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
8F
Generation
A205
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CKVB, CKVC
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
242 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400 Convertible

Performance

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 400 Convertible

▶ REPLAY
17.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.13 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
17.99 lb/hp
12.13 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400 Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
592 mi
Range
513 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
592 mi
513 mi
Mercedes C 400 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).
151.6 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
131.6 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 400 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