2022 Audi A5 vs. 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2022 Audi A5 and 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2022 Audi A5 and the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

In comparing the 2022 Audi A5's and the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Audi A5 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and resale value. Based on this comparison of the 2022 Audi A5's and the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Audi A5 is a better car than the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

Pricing: A used 2022 Audi A5 ranges from $33,568 to $49,750 while a used 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is priced between $46,573 to $67,073.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2022 Audi A5 loses 46.2 percent of its value and the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class loses 44.1 percent of its value. This means the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class retains 2.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2022 Audi A5.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi A5 is 7.7 out of 10 while the Mercedes-Benz C-Class' quality rating is 7.6 out of 10. This results in the Audi A5 being ranked 7 out of 27 Best Luxury Convertibles and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class being ranked 10 out of 27.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Audi A5 is 7.8 out of 10. For the Mercedes-Benz C-Class the reliability rating is 7.5 out of 10. This gives the Audi A5 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2022 Audi A5’s base engine makes 261 horsepower, and the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class base engine makes 255 horsepower. The A5 is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 474 miles. The C-Class is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 609 miles. This gives the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2022 Audi A5. Both models use premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are compact cars, the 2022 Audi A5 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room and rear shoulder room.