2021 Audi A5 vs 2021 BMW 4-Series vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2021 Audi A5

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2021 BMW 4-Series

2020 Mercedes-Benz C Class

#3 in Coupes

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Premium 45 TFSI quattro

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A5 Convertible Premium 45 TFSI quattro	23	31	N/A	$50,400
A5 Convertible Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro	23	31	N/A	$50,400
A5 Convertible Prestige 45 TFSI quattro	23	31	N/A	$50,400
A5 Sportback Premium 40 TFSI quattro	24	32	N/A	$41,800
A5 Sportback Premium 45 TFSI quattro	N/A	N/A	N/A	$44,000
A5 Sportback Premium Plus 40 TFSI quattro	24	32	N/A	$41,800
A5 Sportback Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro	N/A	N/A	N/A	$44,000
A5 Sportback Prestige 40 TFSI quattro	24	32	N/A	$41,800
A5 Sportback Prestige 45 TFSI quattro	N/A	N/A	N/A	$44,000
S5 Convertible Premium 3.0 TFSI quattro	19	26	N/A	$60,600
S5 Convertible Premium Plus 3.0 TFSI quattro	19	26	N/A	$60,600
S5 Convertible Prestige 3.0 TFSI quattro	19	26	N/A	$60,600
S5 Sportback Premium 3.0 TFSI quattro	N/A	N/A	N/A	$52,500
S5 Sportback Premium Plus 3.0 TFSI quattro	N/A	N/A	N/A	$52,500
S5 Sportback Prestige 3.0 TFSI quattro	N/A	N/A	N/A	$52,500

2021 BMW 4-Series

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AMG C 43 4MATIC Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Convertible	18	25	$60,865	$64,750
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Coupe	19	27	$54,990	$58,500
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Sedan	19	27	$52,593	$55,950
C-Class AMG C 63 Convertible	17	24	$72,662	$77,300
C-Class AMG C 63 Coupe	17	26	$65,706	$69,900
C-Class AMG C 63 S Convertible	17	24	$79,806	$84,900
C-Class AMG C 63 S Coupe	17	26	$72,850	$77,500
C-Class AMG C 63 S Sedan	18	27	$71,158	$75,700
C-Class AMG C 63 Sedan	18	27	$64,014	$68,100
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Convertible	21	29	$52,593	$55,950
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Coupe	21	30	$45,073	$47,950
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Sedan	23	33	$40,796	$43,400
C-Class C 300 Convertible	21	29	$50,713	$53,950
C-Class C 300 Coupe	22	31	$43,193	$45,950
C-Class C 300 Sedan	24	35	$38,916	$41,400

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Pricing

Invoice Price

N/A

$60,865

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$50,400

N/A

$64,750

Monthly Payment Estimate

$840 / month

N/A

$1079 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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7.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Spin the bottle, hit the 2021 Audi A5 convertible, coupe, or hatchback, and you’re a winner. They’re all good-looking.

The luxury coupe gets longer, stronger, and loaded with more features.

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is as gorgeous inside as it is outside, and it has moves to match.

TCC Likes

Beautiful exterior
Lower price for A5 Sportback
Good interior tech

More power, more features, more cowbell
Longer, wider, roomier?
Sexy style, mostly

Have it your way body styles
All of which are gorgeous
Strong powertrain lineup

TCC Dislikes

Cramped coupe and convertible
Gets pricey in a hurry
Some colors are a downer

Big dumb butterfly grille
Options galore
No manual, no cry?

Manual would be nice
Hefty pricetag
Rear-seat and cargo space just so-so

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

Second Head Room (in)

36.3

35.6

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

46.9

51.7

Front Head Room (in)

38.3

38.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

54.8

Second Leg Room (in)

33.1

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.7

61.3

Wheelbase (in)

108.8

111.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.7

71.3

Track Width, Front (in)

62.5

63.1

Length, Overall (in)

184.9

184.8

Height, Overall (in)

54.5

55.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

3.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

9.3

8.8

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

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)

13.3

14.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.3

17.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.7

39.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/40HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

R02

Front Tire Size

P245/40HR18

P225/45HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

R02

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3979

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

420

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

180

Engine

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

261 @ 5000

385 @ 6100

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

273 @ 1600

384 @ 2500

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

26 (2020)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

31 (2020)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

23 (2020)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.27

3.07

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

2.25

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.39

0.86

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.75

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

3.24

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.06

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.51

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.19

5.35

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi A5 Cabriolet

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Body Style

quattro Cabriolet

4MATIC Cabriolet

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Strut

Emissions

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

6.9 (2020)

8.5

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

2021 Audi A5

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2020 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2020 C-Class is in showrooms
Discounts: Up to $4,500 off (sedan)
Lease: $449/mo. (sedan)
Finance: 0% APR for 36 mo.

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