Audi S5 Sportback vs Mercedes-Benz AMG C43

Last Updated: August 7, 2026

Audi S5 Sportback price starts at Rs. 73.57 Lakh, which is Rs. 20.48 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mercedes-Benz AMG C43, priced at Rs. 94.05 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the S5 Sportback offers a claimed 8.8 kmpl, while the AMG C43 delivers 10 kmpl. On the performance front, the S5 Sportback uses a 2994cc engine producing 348.66bhp@5400-6400rpm and the AMG C43 a 1991cc engine producing 402.30bhp@6750rpm. If you're deciding between the S5 Sportback and AMG C43, the AMG C43 is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the S5 Sportback stands out for affordability.

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S5 Sportback vs AMG C43 Comparison Summary

Specification Audi S5 SportbackMercedes-Benz AMG C43
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 73.57 LakhRs. 94.05 Lakh
Mileage 8.8 kmpl10 kmpl
Engine 2994 cc1991 cc
Max power 348.66bhp@5400-6400rpm402.30bhp@6750rpm
Top speed 250 Km/hNot Available

S5 Sportback vs AMG C43 Key Highlights

Basic Info Audi S5 Sportback 3.0L TFSIMercedes-Benz AMG C43 4Matic
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Brand Name Audi Mercedes-Benz
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 73.57 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 94.05 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2994 cc 1991 cc
Body Type Coupe SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 348.66bhp@5400-6400rpm 402.30bhp@6750rpm
No Of Cylinders 6 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed tiptronic 9-Speed TRONIC AT
Drive Type AWD AWD
Colors
Audi S5 Sportback Colors
Mercedes Benz AMG C43 Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 8.8 Kmpl 10 kmpl
Tyre Size 255/35 R19 Not Available
Boot Space 480 Liters 435 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,42,318 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,81,935 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 3.13 Lakh S5 Sportback Insurance Rs. 3.92 Lakh AMG C43 Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
2994 cc
1991 cc
Engine Type
3.0 L V6 TFSI Petrol engine
2.0L M139l
Engine Displacement
2994 cc
1991 cc
Max Power
348.66bhp@5400-6400rpm
402.30bhp@6750rpm
Max Torque
500Nm@1370-4500rpm
500Nm@5500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
6
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed tiptronic
9-Speed TRONIC AT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Fuel Supply System
TFSI
Not Available
Kerb Weight
1760 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Mild Hybrid
No
Not Available
Fast Charging
No
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
4.8 Sec
Not Available
Fuel Capacity
58 Liters
66 Liters
Top Speed
250 Km/h
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
8.8 Kmpl
10 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
Not Available
10 kmpl

Shock Absorbers Type
Coil Spring
Adaptive Damping
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinio
Not Available
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Tyre Size
255/35 R19
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Not Available

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Not Available
Additional Interior Features
Pedals and footrest in stainless steel, Ambient & Contour Lighting, Audi Drive Select,Storage and Luggage Compartment package, Headliner in Black fabric,Alcantara/Leather combination upholstery,Flat bottom steering wheel with leather wrapped multi-function plus, 4-way lumbar support for the front seats,Decorative inserts in Matte Brushed Aluminum,
Not Available
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Yes
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Not Available
Leatherette
Lighting
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Ambient light,Footwell Lamp,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp,Glove Box Lamp
Reading Lamp
Dual Tone Body Colour
No
Not Available
Leather Seats
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
4
Digital Cluster
Not Available
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Yes
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
465
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
4
5
Boot Space
480 Liters
435 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Trunk Opener
Smart
Not Available
Additional Exterior Features
Exterior mirror housings in aluminum look, S model bumpers, Illuminated Scuff Plates with "S" logo. Matrix LED Headlamps with Dynamic Turn Signal, Alloy Wheels, 5 double arm S-style, Graphite Grey with 255/35 R19 tires,
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
No
Not Available
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
ORVM
Not Available
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Not Available
Powered
Chrome Garnish
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Available
Sun Roof
Yes
Panoramic
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Tinted Glass
No
Not Available
Side Stepper
No
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Headlamp Washers
Yes
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Yes
Not Available
Outside Temperature Display
Yes
Not Available
Heated Wing Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Smoke Headlamps
No
Not Available
Removable Convertible Top
No
Not Available
Roof Carrier
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Antenna
No
Not Available
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4765*1845*1390 mm3
4791*2033*1450 mm3
Wheelbase
2651 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
4
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Battery Saver
Not Available
Yes
Smart Entry
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
All
Drive Modes
4
Not Available
Internal Storage
No
Not Available
No of Speakers
19
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
Yes
4
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Cassette Player
No
No
Power Boot
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Exterior mirror housings in aluminum look, S model bumpers, Illuminated Scuff Plates with "S" logo. Matrix LED Headlamps with Dynamic Turn Signal, Alloy Wheels, 5 double arm S-style, Graphite Grey with 255/35 R19 tires,
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
No
Not Available
Cupholders
Not Available
Front & Rear
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Audio System Remote Control
Yes
No
CD Changer
No
No
CD Player
No
No
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
Driving Experience Control Eco
Yes
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
Rear Folding Table
No
Not Available
Remote Trunk Opener
Yes
Not Available
Auxillary Input
Not Available
No
Power Folding 3rd Row Seat
No
Not Available
Compass
Yes
No
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
No
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.11
Not Available
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
No
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
No
Rear Touchscreen
Not Available
No
Dual Trip Meter
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
Active Noise Cancellation
Yes
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
No
DVD Playback
No
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Front
Yes
No
Speakers Rear
Yes
No
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
No
Not Available
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
No
Not Available
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Moon Roof
Yes
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
2
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
No
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Not Available
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
No
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Fog Lights Front
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lights Rear
No
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
10
7
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Anti-theft wheel bolts, ISOFIX child seat anchors and top tether for outer rear seats, Parking Aid Plus, Hold assist, cruise control with Speed limiter
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
Front
Rear Wash Wiper
No
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
No
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
No
Not Available
Rear Camera
Not Available
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Find My Car Location
Yes
Not Available

grossWeight
2035 kg
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Mercedes-Benz AMG C43
  • Feels friendly to drive, just like a normal C-Class Livable ride quality and can be used as a daily driver, luxurious cabin experience, spacious for four people and has a decent boot
Mercedes-Benz AMG C43
  • Plastic quality at certain places could’ve been better, You need to ring the 2-litre petrol engine hard to dial up the excitement, rivals offer the same or even better experience at a lower price point, space saver eats into boot space
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Audi S5 Sportback Vs Mercedes Benz AMG C43 FAQs

Which car is cheaper Audi S5 Sportback vs Mercedes Benz AMG C43?
The Audi S5 Sportback is cheaper than Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 by ₹20.48 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Audi S5 Sportback vs Mercedes Benz AMG C43?
For the 3.0L TFSI version, 2994 cc Petrol engine of S5 Sportback produces 348.66bhp@5400-6400rpm of power and 500Nm@1370-4500rpm of torque. Whereas for the 4Matic version, 1991 cc Petrol engine of AMG C43 produces 402.30bhp@6750rpm of power and 500Nm@5500rpm of torque

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