The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 230 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Audi A5 Coupé 45 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - 19)
€ 35,200
€ 50,600
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,600
ⓘ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 230 is 8.9 inches shorter, 4.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi A5 Coupé 45 TFSI.
Mercedes CLC 230
Audi A5 Coupé 45 TFSI
55.3
68
81.8
54
72.7
79.9
68 in
Width
72.7 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
55.3 in
Height
54 in
106.9
175.1
108.8
184
175.1 in
Length
184 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
108.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 230
Audi A5 Coupé 45 TFSI
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.73 %
General
Mercedes CLC 230
Audi A5 Coupé 45 TFSI
CL203
Generation
F5
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 230
Audi A5 Coupé 45 TFSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.920
Engine Code
DKNA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes CLC 230
201 hp
242 hp
Audi A5 Coupé 45 TFSI
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes CLC 230
181 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Coupé 45 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes CLC 230
Audi A5 Coupé 45 TFSI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Coupé 45 TFSI
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16.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.62 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 230
16.95 lb/hp
14.62 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 45 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 230
Audi A5 Coupé 45 TFSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes CLC 230
26 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 45 TFSI
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
423 mi
Range
546 mi
Mercedes CLC 230
423 mi
546 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 45 TFSI
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).
125 kWh
Mercedes CLC 230
172.4 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A5 Coupé 45 TFSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 230
Audi A5 Coupé 45 TFSI
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data

















