Audi RS5 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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Audi RS5
Audi RS5

2021 price

Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Mercedes-Benz C-Class

$57,850 - $214,990

2023 price

Summary

2021 Audi RS5
2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Twin Turbo V6, 2.9L

Turbo 4, 1.5L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

Premium Unleaded/Electric
Fuel Efficiency
9.4L/100km (combined)

6.9L/100km (combined)
Seating
4

5
Dislikes
  • Tight rear seat in Coupe
  • Gearbox can feel fidgety at speed

  • On the compact side for size
  • Low-ground clearance may grind the teeth
  • Dynamic guidelines are trippy
2021 Audi RS5 Summary

Audi's A5 Coupe and Sportback have always been good looking cars. Yes, yes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and all that, but seriously, just look at one and tell me it's not handsome.

Happily, the just-updated RS5 doesn't just build on the looks of its more sedate sibling, but on the performance, too, adding near-supercar speed to those supermodel looks. 

Sounds like a pretty good match, right? Let's find out, shall we?

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2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Summary

When it comes to choosing a family car, sedans are often overlooked for their long-legged wagon or beefy SUV cousins.

They're a bit of a forgotten hero but they'll always hold a piece of my heart for their practicality and (often) sexier kerb-side appeal.

If you can get used to your body cracking like a glow stick when you get in and out of them, the sedan may make a comeback!

The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class, in entry-level C200 form, has definitely tempted my family to consider a sedan in the future – it looks stately and refined but the driving experience also makes it fun.

Let's see what else it did right and if there was anything that could be improved.

Did I mention, I'm fond of sedans... ?

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2021 Audi RS5 2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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