The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 51,600
€ 29,100
€ 51,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI is 8.9 inches longer, 4.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
54
72.7
79.9
55.3
68
81.8
72.7 in
Width
68 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
54 in
Height
55.3 in
108.8
184
106.9
175.1
184 in
Length
175.1 in
108.8 in
Wheelbase
106.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4641 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.31 %
General
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
F5
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
CSWB
Engine Code
M 271.911

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
215 hp
127 hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
17.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.87 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
17.23 lb/hp
25.87 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
50 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
47 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
767 mi
Range
514 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
767 mi
514 mi
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
142.1 kWh
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
142.1 kWh
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft


















