The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 350 (08 - 11) vs. Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI multitronic (11 - 15)
€ 36,500

€ 36,900

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 350 is 7 inches shorter, 5 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI.
Mercedes CLC 350
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
55.5
68
81.8
54
73
79.5
68 in
Width
73 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.5 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 350
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.29 %

General
Mercedes CLC 350
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
CL203
Generation
8T
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes CLC 350
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.960
Engine Code
CJEB

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes CLC 350
268 hp
168 hp
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes CLC 350
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes CLC 350
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
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12.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.08 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 350
12.75 lb/hp
20.08 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 350
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes CLC 350
25 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
17 mpg
city
34 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
406 mi
Range
675 mi
Mercedes CLC 350
406 mi
675 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
109.9 kWh
Mercedes CLC 350
179.9 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
365 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 350
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 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