The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI multitronic (09 - 11)
€ 68,500

€ 50,700

€ 68,500
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 Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI.
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
55.1
73.9
79.4
54.4
73
79.5
73.9 in
Width
73 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.1 in
Height
54.4 in
111.8
187
108.3
182.1
187 in
Length
182.1 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
4123 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
5104 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.54 %

General
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
A205
Generation
8F
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium 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 43 AMG 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
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
362 hp
261 hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
384 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Performance
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
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11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
11.39 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
28 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
21 mpg
city
19 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
494 mi
Range
470 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
494 mi
470 mi
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
157.2 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 43 AMG Convertible
157.2 kWh
162.9 kWh
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
Audi A5 Convertible 3.2 FSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data