The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 230 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Audi A5 Coupé 3.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (07 - 11)
€ 35,200
€ 48,400
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,400
ⓘ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 7 inches shorter, 5 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi A5 Coupé 3.2 FSI.
Mercedes CLC 230
Audi A5 Coupé 3.2 FSI
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 3.2 FSI
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.07 %
General
Mercedes CLC 230
Audi A5 Coupé 3.2 FSI
CL203
Generation
8T
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 230
Audi A5 Coupé 3.2 FSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.920
Engine Code
CALA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes CLC 230
201 hp
261 hp
Audi A5 Coupé 3.2 FSI
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes CLC 230
181 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Coupé 3.2 FSI
Performance
Mercedes CLC 230
Audi A5 Coupé 3.2 FSI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Coupé 3.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
16.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.9 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 230
16.95 lb/hp
13.9 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 230
Audi A5 Coupé 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes CLC 230
26 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 3.2 FSI
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
423 mi
Range
432 mi
Mercedes CLC 230
423 mi
432 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 3.2 FSI
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).
174.3 kWh
Mercedes CLC 230
172.4 kWh
174.3 kWh
Audi A5 Coupé 3.2 FSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
343 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 230
Audi A5 Coupé 3.2 FSI
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
992 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
