The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11) vs. Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (15 - 16)
€ 26,900

€ 47,600

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY is 7 inches shorter, 5 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
55.3
68
81.8
54
73
79.5
68 in
Width
73 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.3 in
Height
54 in
106.9
175.1
108.3
182.1
175.1 in
Length
182.1 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb

Weight Difference:
628 lb
16.23 %

General
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
CL203
Generation
8T
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.911
Engine Code
CKVD

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
127 hp
215 hp
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
162 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
25.52 lb/hp
18 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
34 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
559 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
559 mi
621 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 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).
125.5 kWh
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
130.7 kWh
125.5 kWh
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data