Audi A5 Sportback (2011 – 2016) vs Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse Coupe (2011 – 2013): specs compared

The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse Coupe is the more powerful of the two, with up to 306 hp against 272 hp. The Audi A5 Sportback uses less fuel, from 4.2 L/100 km against 5.0 L/100 km. The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse Coupe is the lighter car, from 1,520 kg against 1,565 kg. At 4,712 mm, the Audi A5 Sportback is 122 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse Coupe.

Specification Audi A5 Sportback Audi A5 Sportback 2011 – 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse Coupe Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse Coupe 2011 – 2013
Overview
Origin Germany Germany
Documented years 2011 – 2016 2011 – 2013
Body style Sportback · Hatchback Coupé
Variants 20 5
Fuel Diesel, Petrol Petrol, Diesel
Drive FWD · AWD RWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 136 – 272 hp 158 – 306 hp
Torque 281 – 580 Nm 249 – 500 Nm
0–100 km/h 5.9 – 9.6 s 6.0 – 8.5 s
Top speed 204 – 249 km/h 225 – 249 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 4.2 – 7.6 L/100 km 5.0 – 7.0 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,712 mm 4,590 mm
Width 1,854 mm 1,770 mm
Height 1,392 mm 1,407 mm
Wheelbase 2,809 mm 2,761 mm
Curb weight 1,565 – 1,825 kg 1,520 – 1,655 kg

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