The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI multitronic (09 - 11)
€ 51,900
€ 50,700
€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes C 300 Convertible is 2.4 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI.
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
55.5
71.3
79.4
54.4
73
79.5
71.3 in
Width
73 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.5 in
Height
54.4 in
111.8
184.5
108.3
182.1
184.5 in
Length
182.1 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.31 %
General
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
A205
Generation
8F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
CALA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
242 hp
261 hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
273 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Performance
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
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15.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
15.4 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
35 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
27 mpg
city
19 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
612 mi
Range
470 mi
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
612 mi
470 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
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).
162.9 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
127 kWh
162.9 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
