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2009 Audi A5
2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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2009 Audi A5
MSRP $51,850 - $53,350
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2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
MSRP $36,950 - $73,600
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas V6
Gas V6 Gas V8
Displacement
3.2L/195
2.5L/152 3.0L/183 3.5L/213 5.5L/332
Fuel System
DOHC FSI Direct
SMPI
Horsepower
265 hp @ 6500 rpm
201 hp @ 6200 rpm 228 hp @ 6000 rpm 268 hp @ 6000 rpm 362 hp @ 5750 rpm
Torque
243 ft-lb @ 3250-5000 rpm
181 ft-lb @ 2700-5000 rpm 221 ft-lb @ 2700-5000 rpm 258 ft-lb @ 2400-5000 rpm 376 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission 6-speed manual transmission
6-speed manual transmission w/direct-action short-throw shifter 7-speed driver-adaptive automatic transmission-inc: "comfort" mode, Touch Shift, optimum gear programming 5-speed driver-adaptive automatic transmission-inc: "comfort" mode, Touch Shift, optimum gear programming AMG-enhanced 5-speed driver-adaptive automatic transmission-inc: "comfort" mode, Touch Shift, SpeedShift, fingertip manual mode, optimum gear programming
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
12.1 - 12.7 L/100 km
11.1 - 14.1 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.7 L/100 km
7.3 - 10.0 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.7 - 12.7 L/100 km
7.3 - 14.1 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
64.0 L
62.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Not Available
Power Outlet
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Standard
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
4
4 - 5
Front Head Room
993 mm
978 - 988 mm
Front Leg Room
N/A
1,059 - 1,067 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,379 mm
1,341 - 1,349 mm
Rear Head Room
914 mm
922 - 947 mm
Rear Leg Room
N/A
838 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,341 mm
1,313 - 1,379 mm
Trunk Volume
456 L
280 - 345 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,751 mm
2,715 mm
Length, Overall
4,625 mm
4,348 - 4,618 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,854 mm
1,727 mm
Height, Overall
1,372 mm
1,400 - 1,412 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,695 - 1,775 kg
1,544 - 1,671 kg
Front Tire Size
255/35R19 245/40R18
P225/45ZR17 P205/55HR16 P225/40ZR18
Rear Tire Size
255/35R19 245/40R18
P245/40ZR17 P205/55HR16 P245/35ZR18
Sun/Moon Roof
Not Available
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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