The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS5 Coupé S tronic (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes CLC 350 (08 - 11)
€ 77,700

€ 36,500

€ 77,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi RS5 Coupé is 7.9 inches longer, 5.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Mercedes CLC 350.
Audi RS5 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 350
53.8
73.2
79.5
55.5
68
81.8
73.2 in
Width
68 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
53.8 in
Height
55.5 in
108.3
183
106.9
175.1
183 in
Length
175.1 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
106.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS5 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 350
3968 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
13.88 %

General
Audi RS5 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 350
8T
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi RS5 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 350
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
CFSA
Engine Code
M 272.960

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
444 hp
at 8250 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi RS5 Coupé
444 hp
268 hp
Mercedes CLC 350
317 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi RS5 Coupé
317 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 350
Performance
Audi RS5 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 350
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS5 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 350
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8.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.75 lb/hp
Audi RS5 Coupé
8.94 lb/hp
12.75 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS5 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 350
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi RS5 Coupé
22 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes CLC 350
16 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
368 mi
Range
406 mi
Audi RS5 Coupé
368 mi
406 mi
Mercedes CLC 350
Environmental Impact
204.5 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).
179.9 kWh
Audi RS5 Coupé
204.5 kWh
179.9 kWh
Mercedes CLC 350
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
406 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
365 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS5 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 350
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
728 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