2016 Mercedes-Benz C 300 vs Audi A5 Review - Tallahassee, FL

Power to Spare

One of the first things we have found our buyers consider when shopping for a new vehicle is not only how much power is hiding under the hood, but also what type of fuel economy the vehicle has to offer. Both the 2016 C 300 and the A5 come equipped with a 2.0 liter inline four cylinder engine that features an intercooled turbo charger for more power. However, despite having the same size engine, the Mercedes-Benz is the clear winner in the power department.

The 2016 C 300 four cylinder turbocharged engine offers buyers a full 241 horsepower and develops 273 ft-lbs. of torque when using premium unleaded fuel. On the other hand the same size engine in the Audi A5 only manages to produce 220 horsepower and can only produce 258 ft-lbs. of torque. While this may not seem to be much of a difference, those who have taken both of these vehicles out for a test drive can certainly attest to the fact that you can feel the difference at stop lights and more importantly once you are out on the open highway.

Even more amazing is the fact that the more powerful Mercedes-Benz C 300 gets better overall fuel mileage at an EPA estimated combined 25 mpg in comparison to only 22 mpg for the Audi. In the city, the C 300 gets an average of 28 mpg vs the A5's 26 mpg and out on the open highway the C 300 gets 34 mpg vs 32 mpg.

Life on the Inside

Since the average person is likely to be spending a lot of time seated in their new car, the amount of interior space is also of great importance. Here again, both vehicles have a lot to offer in terms of head, shoulder, and leg room. But those who slide into both front and rear seats of the Mercedes-Benz agree that the extra space it offers in comparison to the Audi makes a big difference when it comes to comfort for both long and short trips. The same can be said of cargo spaces as the C 300 offers more overall trunk space, ideal for those long weekend getaways or big shopping trips.

Many say that the A5 seems to be have been built for couples who like to take weekend trips, while the C 300 was designed more with carrying four adults and their luggage for longer vacations. This seems to be an apt description when you consider the C 300 offers more rear leg, shoulder, and headroom to go with the bigger trunk.

More Features in the C 300

Finally there are the features offered by both vehicles. While both of these top of the line luxury sport sedans come equipped with a wealth of features, the C 300 once again comes out the winner with four one-touch power windows, 10-way power adjustable front seats, power adjustable lumbar support for both front seats, and both Concierge Service and Roadside Assistance.