The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 230 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)
€ 35,200

€ 49,400

€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,400
ⓘ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 17.7 cm shorter, 12.6 cm narrower and 3.3 cm taller than the Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes CLC 230
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
1405
1728
2078
1372
1854
2020
1728 mm
Width
1854 mm
2078 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1405 mm
Height
1372 mm
2715
4448
2751
4625
4448 mm
Length
4625 mm
2715 mm
Wheelbase
2751 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 230
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
1545 kg
Kerb Weight
1735 kg
1995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2160 kg

Weight Difference:
190 kg
10.95 %

General
Mercedes CLC 230
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
CL203
Generation
8T
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 230
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
V6 petrol 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
2496 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
201 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes CLC 230
201 bhp
237 bhp
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
245 NM
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes CLC 230
245 NM
500 NM
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes CLC 230
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
7.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.32 kg/bhp
Mercedes CLC 230
7.69 kg/bhp
7.32 kg/bhp
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 230
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes CLC 230
31 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
34 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
64 L
423 mi
Range
603 mi
Mercedes CLC 230
423 mi
603 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
172.4 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
172.4 kWh
135.8 kWh
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 230
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
450 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
455 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data