Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors (2026 – present) vs Audi A5 Sedan (2024 – present): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 218 hp against 204 hp. The Audi A5 Sedan is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 s against 7.1 s. The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors uses less fuel, from 4.4 L/100 km against 5.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,630 kg against 1,695 kg. At 4,829 mm, the Audi A5 Sedan is 64 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors. The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors dates from 2026 – present, the Audi A5 Sedan from 2024 – present.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse and predecessors
2026 – present
|
Audi
A5 Sedan
2024 – present
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2026 – present | 2024 – present |
| Body style | — | Sedan |
| Variants | 6 | 5 |
| Fuel | Hybrid | Petrol, Hybrid |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 163 – 218 hp | 150 – 204 hp |
| Torque | 250 – 440 Nm | 280 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.1 – 8.5 s | 6.9 – 9.8 s |
| Top speed | 229 – 248 km/h | 216 – 248 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.4 – 6.3 L/100 km | 5.5 – 6.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,765 mm | 4,829 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 1,859 mm |
| Height | 1,438 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,865 mm | 2,893 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,630 – 1,775 kg | 1,695 – 1,885 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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