The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI multitronic (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 400 Convertible 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 50,700
€ 61,500
€ 50,700
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 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 400 Convertible.
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 400 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 400 Convertible
3935 lb
Curb Weight
4101 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5126 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.02 %
General
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
8F
Generation
A205
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 400 Convertible
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CALA
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
261 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
Performance
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
153 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
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15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.5 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
15.08 lb/hp
12.5 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
27 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
19 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
470 mi
Range
488 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
470 mi
488 mi
Mercedes C 400 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).
159.2 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
162.9 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
323 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 400 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
