The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19) vs. Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 15)
€ 52,600

€ 49,600

€ 52,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,600
ⓘ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 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
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 3.0 TDI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4045 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.44 %

General
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
A205
Generation
8F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 264
Engine Series
M 264.920
Engine Code
CLAB

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
254 hp
201 hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
273 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
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15.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.12 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
15.06 lb/hp
20.12 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
34 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
595 mi
Range
753 mi
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
595 mi
753 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
107 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
130.7 kWh
107 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data