The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes CLC 230 (08 - 11)
€ 45,600

€ 32,900

€ 45,600
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 3.0 TDI DPF is 7 inches longer, 5 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Mercedes CLC 230.
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 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 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes CLC 230
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.5 %

General
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes CLC 230
8T
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes CLC 230
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
M 272.920

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
201 hp
Mercedes CLC 230
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 230
Performance
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes CLC 230
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 230
▶ REPLAY
15.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.73 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
15.68 lb/hp
16.73 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes CLC 230
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
33 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes CLC 230
24 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
552 mi
Range
419 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
552 mi
419 mi
Mercedes CLC 230
Environmental Impact
148.1 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 3.0 TDI DPF
148.1 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes CLC 230
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 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