2017 Audi A5 vs 2016 BMW 4-Series vs 2017 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2017 Audi A5

2016 BMW 4-Series

2017 Mercedes-Benz C Class

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2.0 TFSI Sport

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A5 Convertible 2.0 TFSI Sport	21	29	$45,198	$48,600
A5 Coupe 2.0 TFSI Sport Manual	23	32	$38,316	$41,200
A5 Coupe 2.0 TFSI Sport Tiptronic	21	30	$39,246	$42,200
S5 Convertible 3.0 TFSI	18	26	$56,824	$61,100
S5 Coupe 3.0 TFSI Manual	17	26	$49,384	$53,100
S5 Coupe 3.0 TFSI S Tronic	18	28	$50,314	$54,100

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2-Door Conv 428i RWD SULEV

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4 Series 2-Door Conv 428i RWD SULEV	23	34	$46,500	$50,000
4 Series 2-Door Conv 428i xDrive AWD SULEV	21	33	$48,340	$52,000
4 Series 2-Door Conv 435i RWD	20	31	$52,895	$56,950
4 Series 2-Door Conv 435i xDrive AWD	20	29	$54,735	$58,950
4 Series 2-Door Coupe 428i RWD	22	34	$39,000	$41,850
4 Series 2-Door Coupe 428i RWD SULEV	23	35	$39,000	$41,850
4 Series 2-Door Coupe 428i xDrive AWD SULEV	22	34	$40,840	$43,850
4 Series 2-Door Coupe 435i RWD	20	31	$44,800	$48,150
4 Series 2-Door Coupe 435i xDrive AWD	20	30	$46,640	$50,150
4 Series 4-Door Sedan 428i RWD Gran Coupe SULEV	23	34	$38,820	$41,650
4 Series 4-Door Sedan 428i xDrive AWD Gran Coupe SULEV	22	34	$40,660	$43,650
4 Series 4-Door Sedan 435i RWD Gran Coupe	20	31	$44,615	$47,950
4 Series 4-Door Sedan 435i xDrive AWD Gran Coupe	20	30	$46,455	$49,950
M4 2-Door Conv	17	26	$68,765	$74,200
M4 2-Door Coupe	17	26	$60,945	$65,700
M4 2-Door Coupe GTS	16	23	$123,050	$133,205

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AMG C 43 4MATIC Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Convertible	19	26	$56,172	$60,400
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Coupe	20	28	$51,615	$55,500
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Sedan	20	28	$48,360	$52,000
C-Class AMG C 63 Convertible	17	22	$67,751	$72,850
C-Class AMG C 63 Coupe	17	23	$62,310	$67,000
C-Class AMG C 63 S Convertible	17	22	$75,191	$80,850
C-Class AMG C 63 S Coupe	17	23	$69,750	$75,000
C-Class AMG C 63 S Sedan	18	24	$67,704	$72,800
C-Class AMG C 63 Sedan	18	25	$60,636	$65,200
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Convertible	22	29	$49,197	$52,900
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Coupe	23	29	$41,525	$44,650
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Sedan	24	31	$38,595	$41,500
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Sedan with Luxury Pkg	24	31	$38,595	$41,500
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Sedan with Sport Pkg	24	31	$38,595	$41,500
C-Class C 300 Convertible	23	31	$47,337	$50,900
C-Class C 300 Coupe	23	30	$39,665	$42,650
C-Class C 300 Sedan	24	34	$36,735	$39,500
C-Class C 300 Sedan with Luxury Pkg	24	34	$36,735	$39,500
C-Class C 300 Sedan with Sport Pkg	24	34	$36,735	$39,500
C-Class C 350e Sedan	N/A	N/A	$42,827	$46,050
C-Class C 350e Sedan with Luxury Pkg	N/A	N/A	$42,827	$46,050

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$45,198

$46,500

$56,172

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$48,600

$50,000

$60,400

Monthly Payment Estimate

$810 / month

$833 / month

$1007 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

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8.0

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7.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The Audi A5 coupe and convertible are sleek and supple, providing relaxed yet sporty dynamics in a tidy package.

The 2016 BMW 4-Series Coupe and Convertible break away from the 3-Series sedans with a little more flamboyance.

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class adds to the impressive roster with a convertible version this year and a newly minted AMG C43 version. Bavaria is even better now.

TCC Likes

Handsomely drawn and detailed
Coupes offer manual or automatic
A four-seater for four adults (Coupe)

Hunkered-down stance
Wide range of trims and appearances
Easy to get a manual gearbox

Drop-dead drop-top new this year
Good looks everywhere
Plenty of powertrain options

TCC Dislikes

Trunk room isn't vast
No manual for the convertible
Smaller rear seat in Convertibles

Front-end look is over-the-top
Interior a bit conservative for a coupe
Confusing four-door 4-Series (Gran Coupe)

No manual transmission
Can get expensive in a hurry
Cramped rear seat

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

23 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

34 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

42.2

Second Head Room (in)

36.3

37.1

35.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

46.8

49.8

51.7

Front Head Room (in)

40.4

38.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.3

55.3

54.8

Second Leg Room (in)

31.9

33.1

Passenger Capacity

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.9

71.3

Track Width, Front (in)

62.6

60.8

62.1

Length, Overall (in)

182.1

182.6

184.9

Height, Overall (in)

54.4

54.5

55.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.1

62.8

61.2

Wheelbase (in)

108.3

110.6

111.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

10.2

7.8

8.8

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

12.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

14.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.1

15.8

17.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

37.1

36.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/40HR18

P225/45VR18

P245/40HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

HM3

R02-D

Front Tire Size

P245/40HR18

P225/45VR18

P225/45HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

HM3

R02-D

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4046

3995

4145

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

18 X 8

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

18 X 8

18 X 8.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

170

180

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

900

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1500

255 @ 1250

384 @ 2000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

2.0 L/122

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

220 @ 4450

240 @ 5000

362 @ 5500

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

3.29

4.93

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

3.24

Trans Order Code

2TB

421

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.86

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

5.35

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.85

3.15

3.07

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

2.25

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.72

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Body Style

quattro Cabriolet

Convertible

4MATIC Cabriolet

Vehicle Name

Audi A5 Cabriolet

BMW 4 Series

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.4

6.5

8.0

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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