The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 400 Convertible 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 55,500

€ 61,500

€ 55,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI is 0.5 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes C 400 Convertible.
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
54.4
72.7
79.9
55.5
71.3
79.4
72.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.4 in
Height
55.5 in
108.9
184
111.8
184.5
184 in
Length
184.5 in
108.9 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
4023 lb
Curb Weight
4101 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5126 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.88 %

General
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
F5
Generation
A205
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
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 turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CSWB
Engine Code
M 276.823

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
215 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
Performance
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
153 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 400 Convertible
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18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.5 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
18.71 lb/hp
12.5 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
49 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
45 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
699 mi
Range
488 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
699 mi
488 mi
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
159.2 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
323 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data