The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 350 (08 - 11) vs. Audi A5 Coupé 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - 19)
€ 36,500
€ 52,100
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,100
ⓘ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 8.9 inches shorter, 4.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A5 Coupé 45 TDI.
Mercedes CLC 350
Audi A5 Coupé 45 TDI
55.5
68
81.8
54
72.7
79.9
68 in
Width
72.7 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
55.5 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 350
Audi A5 Coupé 45 TDI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.67 %
General
Mercedes CLC 350
Audi A5 Coupé 45 TDI
CL203
Generation
F5
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 350
Audi A5 Coupé 45 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.960
Engine Code
DCPE
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes CLC 350
268 hp
228 hp
Audi A5 Coupé 45 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes CLC 350
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Coupé 45 TDI
Performance
Mercedes CLC 350
Audi A5 Coupé 45 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Coupé 45 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.78 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 350
12.75 lb/hp
16.78 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 45 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 350
Audi A5 Coupé 45 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes CLC 350
25 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 45 TDI
17 mpg
city
35 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
406 mi
Range
667 mi
Mercedes CLC 350
406 mi
667 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 45 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Mercedes CLC 350
179.9 kWh
111 kWh
Audi A5 Coupé 45 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
365 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 350
Audi A5 Coupé 45 TDI
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
617 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
