Car comparison

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 3.0 TDIvsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350e

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

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AUDI A5 Coupe (F5)

3.0 TDI

218 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253)

GLC 350e

211 hp1991 ccHybridAWDAutomaticCoupe2016-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 3.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,605 kg
    3,538 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    136 hp/t
    101 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350e

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    2.7 L/100 km
    87.1 mpg US
    104.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    64 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,852 km
    1,151 mi
  • Best economy score
    99/100
  • Best practicality score
    62/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Coupe (F5)3.0 TDIMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350e
Power
218hp163kW
211hp157kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,605kg3,538lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Gross weight
2,105kg4,641lb
2,625kg5,787lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
87.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
92.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
22.8s
Calculated
29.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
2.7L/100 km87.1mpg US104.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
172Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,208km751mi
Calculated
1,852km1,151mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,991cc121cu 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
-
Ground clearance-
155mm6in
Trunk volume
465L
-
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
58L
50L
CO2 emissions
127g/km
64g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 3.0 TDIMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350ePowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 3.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350e: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)3.0 TDI4,000-5,000 rpm1,250-3,750 rpm5,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350e-1,200-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Coupe (F5)3.0 TDIMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350e
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.8 s
29.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 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)3.0 TDI
218 hp
163 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350e
211 hp
157 kW

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 3.0 TDI has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350e.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350e and AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 3.0 TDI: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)3.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350e
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)3.0 TDI
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350e
2,040 kg
4,497 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)3.0 TDI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350e
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)3.0 TDI6.2 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350e5.9 s

Although AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 3.0 TDI has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350e is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350e and AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 3.0 TDI: 0.3 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)3.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350e
2.7 L/100 km
87.1 mpg US
104.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350e and AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 3.0 TDI: 2.1 L/100 km.

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)3.0 TDI
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350e
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)3.0 TDI
1,208 km
751 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350e
1,852 km
1,151 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)3.0 TDI
218 hp
163 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350e
211 hp
157 kW
5.9 s
235 km/h
146 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)3.0 TDI
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 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 350e
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
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)3.0 TDI
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350e
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
2.7 L/100 km
87.1 mpg US
104.6 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 3.0 TDI 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)3.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
6.2 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350e
2.7 L/100 km
87.1 mpg US
104.6 mpg UK
5.9 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)3.0 TDI
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350e
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
2.7 L/100 km
87.1 mpg US
104.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Coupe (F5)3.0 TDIMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350e
Power
218 hp
163 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
2.7 L/100 km
87.1 mpg US
104.6 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-
Length
4,732 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,602 mm
63.1 in
Range score
1,208 km
751 mi
1,852 km
1,151 mi
CO2 score
127 g/km
64 g/km
Trunk score
465 L
16.4 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 3.0 TDIMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350e
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK2.7 L/100 km87.1 mpg US104.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km4.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi7.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal405 L107 US gal89 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year708.75 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 3.0 TDI

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 435 kg lighter
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350e

  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 644 km (400 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 63 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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