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Audi S5 Sportback
2020 Audi S5 Sportback
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$51,900
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan
2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan
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$41,400
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.5
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Overview

Engine
3.0-liter Turbo V6 Gas
Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Other
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 20 MPG
Hwy: 27 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 24 MPG
Hwy: 35 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
N/A
Trunk Volume
12.6 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
35 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A

Photos

Audi S5 Sportback
Rear View Driving
Central Console
12
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan
2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan Rear Angle View
2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan Dashboard
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.0-liter Turbo V6 Gas
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
349 hp @ 5400 rpm
255 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque
369 lb-ft @ 1370 rpm
273 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Other
Rear-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
38.4 ft
36.8 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
N/A
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
18" x 8.5"
18" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 8.5"
18" x 8.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Multi-Link
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P245/40YR18
P225/45HR18
Rear Tire
P245/40YR18
P245/40HR18
Spare Tire
Compact
N/A

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
23 MPG
28 MPG
City
20 MPG
24 MPG
Highway
27 MPG
35 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.8 Tons/yr
6.3 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gallons
17.4 gallons
Cruising Range City
306 miles
417.6 miles
Cruising Range Highway
413.1 miles
609 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
187.1 in
184.5 in
Height
54.5 in
57 in
Max Width
72.6 in
71.3 in
Front Width
62.5 in
61.5 in
Rear Width
61.7 in
60.9 in
Wheelbase
111.2 in
111.8 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
3.8 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.3 in
41.7 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.4 in
37.1 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
55.7 in
55.3 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
35.1 in
35.2 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37 in
37.1 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
54.5 in
55 in

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,935 lbs
3,472 lbs

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
N/A
12.6 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
21.8 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
35 ft³
N/A

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Ibis White
  • Quantum Gray
  • Turbo Blue
  • Black
  • Polar White

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
  • District Green Metallic
  • Glacier White Metallic
  • Mythos Black Metallic
  • Navarra Blue Metallic
  • Tango Red Metallic
  • Brilliant Blue Metallic
  • Iridium Silver Metallic
  • Lunar Blue Metallic
  • Mojave Silver Metallic
  • Obsidian Black Metallic
  • Selenite Grey Metallic
  • designo Cardinal Red Metallic
  • designo Diamond White Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Hoxton Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Black, Leather/Alcantara Seating Surfaces
  • Rotor Gray, Leather/Alcantara Seating Surfaces
  • AMG Black, MB-Tex Upholstery
  • AMG Saddle Brown, MB-Tex Upholstery
  • AMG Silk Beige, MB-Tex Upholstery
  • Black, MB-Tex Upholstery
  • designo Platinum White, designo Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Magma Grey, MB-Tex Upholstery
  • Silk Beige, MB-Tex Upholstery

Optional Interior Materials

  • Black, Fine Nappa Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Magma Red, Fine Nappa Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Rotor Gray, Fine Nappa Leather Seating Surfaces
  • AMG Black, Leather Upholstery
  • AMG Cranberry Red, Leather Upholstery
  • AMG Silk Beige, Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Magma Grey, Leather Upholstery
  • Saddle Brown/Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Silk Beige, Leather Upholstery

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Optional
Premium Sound System
Standard
Optional
Satellite Radio
Standard
Optional
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Not Available
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Not Available
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Not Available
Optional
Navigation System
Standard
Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Optional
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Optional
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Optional
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Optional
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Optional
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Optional
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Standard
Not Available
Rear A/C
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Optional
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Optional
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Optional
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
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