The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 350 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 38,800

€ 42,700

€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,700
ⓘ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 350 is 7 inches shorter, 5 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes CLC 350
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
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 3.0 TDI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.78 %

General
Mercedes CLC 350
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
CL203
Generation
8T
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 350
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 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
CLAB

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes CLC 350
268 hp
201 hp
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes CLC 350
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes CLC 350
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
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12.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 350
12.91 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 350
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes CLC 350
24 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
17 mpg
city
37 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
397 mi
Range
767 mi
Mercedes CLC 350
397 mi
767 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes CLC 350
183.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 350
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data