The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI multitronic (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 180 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
€ 50,700
€ 46,100
€ 50,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘ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 3.2 FSI is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes C 180 Convertible.
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 180 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 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.57 %
General
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
8F
Generation
A205
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
CALA
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
261 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
Performance
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
153 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.62 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
15.08 lb/hp
23.62 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
27 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
19 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
470 mi
Range
464 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
470 mi
464 mi
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
127 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
162.9 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
