Audi A5 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$595

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

A5 Premium AWD vs C-Class C 300 RWD
Measure	A5	C-Class	Winner
MSRP + destination	$51,495	$50,900	About the same
Horsepower	268 hp	255 hp	A5
Torque	295 lb-ft	295 lb-ft	About the same
MPG combined	26 mpg	29 mpg	C-Class
Cargo, max	22.6 cu ft to 36.6 cu ft	11.6 cu ft	N/A
Cargo, seats up	22.6 cu ft	11.6 cu ft	A5
Rear legroom	36.1 in	36.0 in	About the same
Front legroom	41.3 in	41.7 in	About the same
Length	190.1 in	187.0 in	Not scored
Width	73.2 in	71.7 in to 74.4 in	N/A
Curb weight	3,902 lb to 4,090 lb	3,792 lb	N/A
Seats	5	5	About the same
0-60 mph	5.6 s tested	6.0 s tested	A5
Basic warranty	4 yr / 50,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
A5 Premium AWD $50,200	C-Class C 300 RWD $49,650	$550
C-Class C 300 RWD $49,650	A5 Premium AWD $50,200	$550

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

C-Class costs $1,512 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: C-Class wins.

A5 wins if MPG weight is 2 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.