The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 230 (08 - 11) vs. Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11)
€ 32,900
€ 47,200
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200
ⓘ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 230 is 7 inches shorter, 5 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes CLC 230
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 230
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.04 %
General
Mercedes CLC 230
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 230
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.920
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes CLC 230
201 hp
237 hp
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes CLC 230
181 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes CLC 230
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
16.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.77 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 230
16.73 lb/hp
15.77 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 230
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes CLC 230
26 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
419 mi
Range
603 mi
Mercedes CLC 230
419 mi
603 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
135.8 kWh
Mercedes CLC 230
174.3 kWh
135.8 kWh
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 230
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
