The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 400 Convertible 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI multitronic (09 - 11)
€ 60,300
€ 50,700
€ 60,300
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 400 Convertible is 2.4 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI.
Mercedes C 400 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 400 Convertible
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.11 %
General
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
A205
Generation
8F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.823
Engine Code
CALA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
328 hp
261 hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
354 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Performance
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
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12.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
12.13 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
29 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
513 mi
Range
470 mi
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
513 mi
470 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
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).
162.9 kWh
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
151.6 kWh
162.9 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 400 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
