The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF multitronic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes CLC 230 (08 - 11)
€ 41,300

€ 32,900

€ 41,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF is 7 inches longer, 5 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Mercedes CLC 230.
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
Mercedes CLC 230
54
73
79.5
55.3
68
81.8
73 in
Width
68 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
54 in
Height
55.3 in
108.3
182.1
106.9
175.1
182.1 in
Length
175.1 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
106.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
Mercedes CLC 230
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.59 %

General
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
Mercedes CLC 230
8T
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
Mercedes CLC 230
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
CAMA, CGKA
Engine Code
M 272.920

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
187 hp
201 hp
Mercedes CLC 230
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
295 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 230
Performance
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
Mercedes CLC 230
144 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 230
▶ REPLAY
19.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.73 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
19.45 lb/hp
16.73 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
Mercedes CLC 230
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
37 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes CLC 230
30 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
631 mi
Range
419 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
631 mi
419 mi
Mercedes CLC 230
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).
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).
174.3 kWh
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
131.6 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes CLC 230
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
Mercedes CLC 230
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft