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Mercedes C Class Estate vs Audi A5 Sportback comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 639 HP), boot space and price (42,600 £ vs 40,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C Class Estate or Audi A5 Sportback?

Mercedes C Class Estate vs Audi A5 Sportback: Key differences

Mercedes C Class Estate

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  • only slightly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Audi A5 Sportback

  • barely cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

C Class Estate

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A5 Sportback is barely cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the Mercedes C Class Estate costs 42,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,400 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A5 Sportback uses 2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes C Class Estate with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

A5 Sportback

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A5 Sportback offers considerably more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 351 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Mercedes C Class Estate takes 5.8 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers visibly more torque with 825 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 275 Nm more.

C Class Estate

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes C Class Estate is only slightly lighter – 1,755 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 15 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes C Class Estate offers markedly more boot space – 490 L compared to 331 L. That’s a difference of about 159 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C Class Estate carries very slightly more – 565 kg compared to 530 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Sportback stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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A5 Sportback

Audi A5 Sportback

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 639 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 84 - 110 km
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Mercedes C Class Estate

The Mercedes C-Class wagon dresses Mercedes refinement in a sensible, practical package, marrying a sleek estate silhouette with a plush, high-quality cabin that feels more premium than its badge implies. It quietly soaks up motorway miles and cartloads of family kit with composed handling and effortless comfort — a clever alternative to an SUV for buyers who still like to steer.

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Storcki
15 May 2026, 10:11:16

To me, the CLA's interior and front end are tasteless and an affront — the C estate is clearly much more attractive.

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Audi A5 Sportback

The Audi A5 Sportback dresses up sleek coupe proportions with the everyday sense of a practical hatchback, so you get striking looks without the compromises. Behind the wheel it balances poise and comfort with premium trimmings that make daily driving feel a little bit special — ideal for buyers who want style and substance in equal measure.

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Mercedes C Class Estate
Audi A5 Sportback

Costs and Consumption
Price
42,600 - 67,200 £
Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
123 - 157 g/km
co2
45 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,755 - 1,940 kg
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
331 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,820 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
460 - 565 kg
Payload
475 - 530 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 288 HP
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 550 Nm
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
137 - 212 kW
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Audi
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes C Class Estate have?

The Mercedes C Class Estate is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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