Audi A5 Coupé vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe

Audi A5 Coupé

Coupe · Gasoline · AWD

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe

Coupe · Gasoline

Car A

Audi A5 Coupé

An AWD petrol coupé that blends quick acceleration (0-100 km/h in 5.6 s) with efficient-for-class consumption, the Audi A5 Coupé suits year-round commuting and weekend trips. Its two-door layout and 4-seat cabin limit family flexibility, but the 465-liter trunk helps on the road.

4 seatsCoupeGasoline5-star safety6.5 L/100kmAWD

Car B

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe blends high performance with everyday usability. Four seats and a 450 L trunk make it trip-ready while delivering 0–100 km/h in 4.0 s.

4 seatsCoupeGasoline5-star safety422 hp

Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 49 / 48

City 40 / 36

Budget / value 56 / 51

Road trip 50 / 46

Performance 43 / 42

Cargo 23 / 22

Practical 36 / 32

Premium 52 / 56

Winter 66 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi A5 Coupé · Orange = Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi A5 Coupé Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe

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Pros & cons

Audi A5 Coupé

AWD traction adds year-round confidence, especially in winter.
Strong 0-100 km/h in 5.6 s without high fuel thirst (6.5 L/100 km).
465-liter trunk makes road trips easier for a coupé.
Good value in its segment with strong reliability and safety signals.
Two doors and tight rear access reduce daily practicality.
Seats only four and rear space suits shorter trips.
Not ideal for cargo-heavy use despite decent trunk volume.
Premium pricing versus mainstream alternatives.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe

Explosive acceleration (0–100 km/h in 4.0 s) and strong 422 hp output
Usable 4-seat layout with a 450 L trunk for weekend bags and road trips
8.5 L/100 km combined consumption is efficient for its class given the performance
Good value in its segment for buyers prioritizing speed and everyday usability
Two-door coupe body limits rear-seat access and overall family flexibility
Less suited to cargo-heavy use despite the 450 L trunk
Petrol consumption may not satisfy efficiency-first or high-mileage drivers
Not the best fit for harsh winter driving

Verdict

Pick Audi A5 Coupé if…

Best fuel economy

Audi A5 Coupé uses 6.5 L/100km vs 8.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe if…

More power

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe puts out 422 hp vs 245 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi A5 Coupé

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe

Verdict

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