The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 230 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Audi RS5 Coupé tiptronic (17 - 18)
€ 35,200
€ 82,700
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,700
ⓘ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 10.8 inches shorter, 5.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Audi RS5 Coupé.
Mercedes CLC 230
Audi RS5 Coupé
55.3
68
81.8
53.5
73.3
79.9
68 in
Width
73.3 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
55.3 in
Height
53.5 in
106.9
175.1
108.9
185.9
175.1 in
Length
185.9 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 230
Audi RS5 Coupé
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4839 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.7 %
General
Mercedes CLC 230
Audi RS5 Coupé
CL203
Generation
F5
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 230
Audi RS5 Coupé
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.920
Engine Code
DECA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 5700 rpm
Mercedes CLC 230
201 hp
444 hp
Audi RS5 Coupé
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes CLC 230
181 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi RS5 Coupé
Performance
Mercedes CLC 230
Audi RS5 Coupé
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS5 Coupé
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16.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.59 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 230
16.95 lb/hp
8.59 lb/hp
Audi RS5 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 230
Audi RS5 Coupé
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes CLC 230
26 mpg
27 mpg
Audi RS5 Coupé
18 mpg
city
20 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
423 mi
Range
414 mi
Mercedes CLC 230
423 mi
414 mi
Audi RS5 Coupé
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).
164.8 kWh
Mercedes CLC 230
172.4 kWh
164.8 kWh
Audi RS5 Coupé
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 230
Audi RS5 Coupé
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
