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AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 2.0 TFSIvsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A5 Coupe (F5)

2.0 TFSI

252 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253)

GLC 350d

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,065 km
    661 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 2.0 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,445 kg
    3,186 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    174 hp/t
    130 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    137 g/km
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 TFSIMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350d
Power
252hp188kW
258hp192kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,445kg3,186lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Gross weight
1,945kg4,288lb
2,530kg5,578lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
82.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
90.2s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
22.3s
Calculated
28.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
256Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
337Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
900km559mi
Calculated
1,065km661mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,673mm184in
4,732mm186in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,890mm74in
Height
1,371mm54in
1,602mm63in
Wheelbase
2,764mm109in
2,873mm113in
Front track
1,587mm62in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,619mm64in
Trunk volume
465L
500L
Max trunk volume-
1,400L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
54L
66L
CO2 emissions
137g/km
169g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 2.0 TFSIMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350dPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350d3,400 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 TFSIMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.3 s
28.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 TFSI
252 hp
188 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350d
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350d has 6 hp more than AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 2.0 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350d: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 TFSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350d
620 Nm
457 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 TFSI
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350d
1,840 kg
4,057 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350d
238 km/h
148 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350d and AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 2.0 TFSI: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 TFSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350d
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 TFSI
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350d
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 TFSI
900 km
559 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350d
1,065 km
661 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 TFSI
252 hp
188 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350d
258 hp
192 kW
6.2 s
238 km/h
148 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 TFSI
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,673 mm
184.0 in
Height
1,371 mm
54.0 in
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,732 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,602 mm
63.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 TFSI
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 TFSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.3 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350d
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 TFSI
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350d
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Coupe (F5)2.0 TFSIMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350d
Power
252 hp
188 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,673 mm
184.0 in
Height
1,371 mm
54.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,732 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,602 mm
63.1 in
Range score
900 km
559 mi
1,065 km
661 mi
CO2 score
137 g/km
169 g/km
Trunk score
465 L
16.4 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 2.0 TFSIMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350d
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 395 kg lighter
  • Has 22 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 34 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 32 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350d

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 165 km (102 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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