A5 Sedan quattro vs C 300 d
Audi · Mercedes-Benz
1/4 Mile winner
C 300 d
Beats the A5 Sedan quattro by 0.10s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the C 300 d beats the A5 Sedan quattro by a hair, finishing 0.10 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the C 300 d thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
268 hp
269 hp
0–100 km/h
5.8s
5.7s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
2.0L Turbo I4 MHEV
I4 Turbo Diesel
Fuel
Mild Hybrid
Diesel
Torque
400 Nm
550 Nm
Price
$47,000
$64,000
Simulated race times
Distance
A5 Sedan quattro
C 300 d
100 m
6.241s
6.192s
1/8 mile
9.198s
9.129s
1/4 mile
13.765s
13.669s
1 km
24.434s
24.293s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: A5 Sedan quattro is $47,000 vs $64,000 for the C 300 d — a $17,000 gap.
FAQ
Which is faster, the A5 Sedan quattro or the C 300 d?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the C 300 d is faster, beating the A5 Sedan quattro by 0.10 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the A5 Sedan quattro vs the C 300 d?
The A5 Sedan quattro hits 100 km/h in 5.8 seconds, while the C 300 d does it in 5.7 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The A5 Sedan quattro produces 268 hp; the C 300 d produces 269 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The A5 Sedan quattro tops out at 250 km/h, and the C 300 d reaches 250 km/h.
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