The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI multitronic (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 220 d Convertible 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 50,700

€ 52,100

€ 50,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,100
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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 220 d Convertible.
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 220 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 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5038 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.11 %

General
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
8F
Generation
A205
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
CALA
Engine Code
OM 651.921

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
261 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
Performance
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
153 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
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15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.68 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
15.08 lb/hp
23.68 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
27 mpg
47 mpg
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
19 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
470 mi
Range
510 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
470 mi
510 mi
Mercedes C 220 d 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).
102.8 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
162.9 kWh
102.8 kWh
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 220 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