The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - 18)
€ 51,900
€ 62,500
€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes C 300 Convertible is 0.5 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
55.5
71.3
79.4
54.4
72.7
79.9
71.3 in
Width
72.7 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
55.5 in
Height
54.4 in
111.8
184.5
108.9
184
184.5 in
Length
184 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
3726 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5247 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
13.55 %
General
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
A205
Generation
F5
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
DCPC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
242 hp
282 hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
273 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
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15.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.28 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
15.4 lb/hp
15.28 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
35 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
35 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
612 mi
Range
611 mi
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
612 mi
611 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
127 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
