| Add vehicles | 2018 Audi A5 Komfort quattro Coupe (man) | 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 4MATIC Sedan |
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| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$46,350 | CA$44,700 |
| Fees | CA$2,095 | CA$2,075 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$872/month | CA$841/month |
| Awards | Best convertible / roadster over $50,000 of 2018, Best coupe between $50,000 and $100,000 of 2018, Best luxury sedan between $50,000 and $100,000 of 2018, Best luxury sedan under $50,000 of 2018 | - |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 2.0 l I-4 | 2.0 l I-4 |
| Power | 252 hp @ 5,000 rpm (188 kW) | 241 hp @ 5,550 rpm (180 kW) |
| Torque | 273 lb·ft @ 1,600 – 4,500 rpm (370 N·m) | 273 lb·ft @ 1,300 rpm (370 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
| Fuel | Premium | Premium |
| Transmission | N/A | 9-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | N/A | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Category | Coupe under $50,000 | Luxury Sedan under $50,000 |
| Assembly | Ingolstadt, DE | Bremen, DE |
| Generation | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 9.9 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Combined | 8.6 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 709 km | 717 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 204 g/km | 214 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | standard | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | optional | optional |
| Head-up display | N/A | optional |
| Smart key | optional | optional |
| Blindspot detection | N/A | optional |
| Lane departure warning | N/A | optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | N/A | optional |
| GPS | N/A | optional |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | N/A | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | available | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | available | available |
| Sirius XM | standard | optional |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | standard |
| Premium audio system | N/A | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | N/A | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 11 m | 11 m |
| Front suspension | N/A | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | N/A | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P245/40HR18 | P225/50HR17 |
| Rear tires | P245/40HR18 | P225/50HR17 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 4 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | N/A | 4,686 mm (184″) |
| Width | N/A | 1,811 mm (71″) |
| Height | N/A | 1,448 mm (57″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,751 mm (108″) | 2,840 mm (112″) |
| Front track | 1,590 mm (63″) | 1,565 mm (62″) |
| Rear track | 1,577 mm (62″) | 1,542 mm (61″) |
| Weight | N/A | 1,625 kg (3,583 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 4 | 5 |
| Trunk | N/A | 481 l |
| Fuel tank | 61 l (13 gal) | 66 l (15 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.9 s (manufacturer) | 5.9 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| Top speed | 209 km/h (130 mph) (manufacturer) | 210 km/h (130 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | N/A | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km | 4 years/80,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Fuel economy | 7/10 | 5/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 | 3/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Driving | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Overall | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Average | 89% | 79% |
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