Audi A5 Sportback vs Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class
Verdict
The Audi A5 Sportback and Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class sit only RM2,898 apart, so this is not a budget call. The Mercedes is the harder-hitting car on paper: 402 hp and 500 Nm against 249 hp and 370 Nm, with 0-100 km/h done in 4.6 seconds instead of 5.6. It also gets AEB, seven airbags and a four-year warranty. The Audi answers with a 480-litre boot, a 58-litre tank and quoted 7.1 L/100 km consumption, which matters if you do regular interstate runs.
Pick the Audi A5 Sportback if you want the bigger boot, larger fuel tank, lower roofline and a stated fuel economy figure.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class if you want the quicker car, stronger outputs, AEB, an extra airbag and double the warranty cover.
Key differences
- Price: Audi A5 Sportback RM440,990; Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class RM443,888
- Power and torque: Audi 249 hp/370 Nm; Mercedes 402 hp/500 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Audi 5.6 seconds; Mercedes 4.6 seconds
- Boot and fuel tank: Audi 480 litres/58 litres; Mercedes 455 litres/50 litres
- Safety and warranty: Audi 6 airbags/no AEB/2 years; Mercedes 7 airbags/AEB/4 years
- Dimensions: Audi 4,757 mm long/1,843 mm wide/1,386 mm tall; Mercedes 4,751 mm/1,820 mm/1,437 mm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 440,990✓ | RM 443,888 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 1,984 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Power | 249 hp | 402 hp✓ |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 500 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.6 s | 4.6 s✓ |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.1 L/100km | — |
| CO₂ | 163 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,757 mm | 4,751 mm |
| Width | 1,843 mm | 1,820 mm |
| Height | 1,386 mm | 1,437 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,831 mm | 2,865 mm |
| Boot space | 480 L✓ | 455 L |
| Fuel tank | 58 L | 50 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 4✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 372✓ | RM 380 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
A5 Sportback
- Bigger 480-litre boot
- Larger 58-litre fuel tank
- 7.1 L/100 km fuel economy stated
- Much less power and torque
- No AEB listed
- Shorter two-year warranty
AMG C-Class
- 402 hp and 500 Nm
- Quicker 4.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- AEB, seven airbags and four-year warranty
- Smaller 455-litre boot
- No fuel economy figure listed
- Costs RM2,898 more
A5 Sportback vs AMG C-Class FAQ
Is the Audi A5 Sportback or Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class is better for performance and listed safety kit, with 402 hp, 500 Nm, AEB and seven airbags. The Audi A5 Sportback is the more practical pick, with a 480-litre boot and 58-litre tank.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class costs RM443,888, while the Audi A5 Sportback costs RM440,990. That makes the Mercedes RM2,898 dearer before looking at running costs and insurance.
Which one is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class is quicker, taking 4.6 seconds from 0-100 km/h. The Audi A5 Sportback takes 5.6 seconds. Both have all-wheel drive, wet dual-clutch automatic transmissions and a 250 km/h top speed.