Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Audi A5 Sportback
Overview | |
MSRP$39,500 | MSRP$42,600 |
Listings9726 | Listings1621 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryAs cars lose out to more popular trucks and crossovers, the C-Class sedan is still the best-selling Mercedes-Benz in the U.S. More than 70,000 Americans took a C-Class home in 2016, all of them attracted to this car’s near-perfect blend of comfort, performance, price, and snob appeal. What’s in store for 2017? More of the same—and that’s a very good thing. | |
Reviews SummaryIn the $40,000 range, Audi meets your cargo-hauling needs in three different ways. There is the Audi Q5, which is an SUV. There is the Audi A4 Allroad, a station wagon wearing an SUV costume. And there is the new 2018 Audi A5 Sportback, a 5-door hatch blending style, performance, and utility in equal measure. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 252 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5550 rpm | Horsepower252 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City24 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 252 hp I4 |
Torque273 lb-ft @ 1300 rpm | Torque273 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5550 rpm | Horsepower252 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofOptional | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.6 cu ft | Cargo Space21.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3417 lbs | Curb Weight3704 lbs |
Height56.8 in | Height54.6 in |
Length184.5 in | Length186.3 in |
Width79.5 in | Width79.9 in |
Wheelbase111.8 in | Wheelbase111.2 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1058 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $39,500 | $42,600 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 8.2 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | As cars lose out to more popular trucks and crossovers, the C-Class sedan is still the best-selling Mercedes-Benz in the U.S. More than 70,000 Americans took a C-Class home in 2016, all of them attracted to this car’s near-perfect blend of comfort, performance, price, and snob appeal. What’s in store for 2017? More of the same—and that’s a very good thing. | In the $40,000 range, Audi meets your cargo-hauling needs in three different ways. There is the Audi Q5, which is an SUV. There is the Audi A4 Allroad, a station wagon wearing an SUV costume. And there is the new 2018 Audi A5 Sportback, a 5-door hatch blending style, performance, and utility in equal measure. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 2.0L 252 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5550 rpm | 252 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 24 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 2.0L 252 hp I4 |
Torque | 273 lb-ft @ 1300 rpm | 273 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5550 rpm | 252 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Optional | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.6 cu ft | 21.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3417 lbs | 3704 lbs |
Height | 56.8 in | 54.6 in |
Length | 184.5 in | 186.3 in |
Width | 79.5 in | 79.9 in |
Wheelbase | 111.8 in | 111.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1058 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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