The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes CLC 230 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 49,300

€ 35,200

€ 49,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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 230.
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLC 230
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 230
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.03 %

General
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLC 230
F5
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLC 230
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
CSWB
Engine Code
M 272.920

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
215 hp
201 hp
Mercedes CLC 230
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 230
Performance
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLC 230
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 230
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16.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.95 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
16.51 lb/hp
16.95 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLC 230
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
53 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes CLC 230
48 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
762 mi
Range
423 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
762 mi
423 mi
Mercedes CLC 230
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
172.4 kWh
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
90.4 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes CLC 230
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLC 230
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