The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 400 Convertible 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 60,300
€ 55,300
€ 60,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,300
ⓘ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 400 Convertible is 2.4 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI.
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
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 400 Convertible
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
3979 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.24 %
General
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
A205
Generation
8F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.823
Engine Code
CMUA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 4780 rpm
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
328 hp
268 hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2150 rpm
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
354 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
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12.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.84 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
12.13 lb/hp
15.84 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
29 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
22 mpg
city
23 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
513 mi
Range
480 mi
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
513 mi
480 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
151.6 kWh
149.7 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
Audi A5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI
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
