The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor (08 - 11) vs. Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)
€ 28,700

€ 47,600

€ 28,700
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 180 Compressor is 7 inches shorter, 5 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF.
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
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 180 Compressor
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
14.49 %

General
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.946
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
141 hp
237 hp
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
162 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
23.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.05 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
23.06 lb/hp
16.05 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
31 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
514 mi
Range
577 mi
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
514 mi
577 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
141.9 kWh
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
142.1 kWh
141.9 kWh
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
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