Audi A5 vs Mercedes C-Class Coupe vs BMW 4 Series vs Lexus RC | Head2Head
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- Premium four-seat coupes: striking looks aren't enough to top this class. Cars such as the Audi A5, the BMW 4 Series, the Lexus RC and the Mercedes C-Class Coupe need to be fun to drive, comfortable and refined, yet remain nearly as practical as the four-door saloons on which they're based. So which of these handsome two-doors is more than just a pretty face? Find out in our brand new Head2Head video review in 4k!
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I fell like the Rc competes more with the Audi TT
carwow there is no way the rc gets 50 mpg that’s better than the Toyota Prius there’s just no way
I checked online and the bmw 4 series does 0-60 in i think it was 5.5 seconds not 7
Audi A5 wins this test for me.
It is not OK to compare driving dynamics od an Audi if it has not Quattro.
Why not ? 95% of all Audis are FWD , it's not like they are rare or something and even with quattro it will lose.
No, More like 70% of all Audis are Quattro
Drezdan umm 95% are not fwd..
lol wtf? a car build as front wheel, design that has been copy/pasted from a 15 year old car, not one bit of driving feel and all the problems and shit after sales services you find in the VAG group. i'd say audi is the one car you should never buy
Not in the UK, over 90% are FWD, very rarely do you see a Quattro or even a non-diesel Audi.
"4 series is the best" (profile picture is a BMW)
"C class is the best" (profile picture is a Merc)
Yeah... very objective views lol
True
yup
What do you drive brother?
The Lexus' dash looks like something you would find in a late 2000's car.
..as in close to the year 3000?
Yeah the best interior.
Its another way of interor you have to see it in person to really like it and the lexus lc has such a lovely interior much more elegant and high quality then the others
PlayStation 2 graphics lol
I've sat in an 2018 BMW. I've sat in a 2015 RC 350. The BMW is CHEAP, CHEAP, CHEAP. It was pathetic in comparison to the BMW. And don't get me started on the BMW dashboard. The salesman was even embarrassed.
I'd go with the Mercedes but for some reason there's just something about the A5 design that appeals to me. Don't get me wrong, I still think the front end could've been designed way better but the rest of the car and the proportions (and that deep blue paint) are just so elegant and spot on.
Merc so need to sort out that stuck-on LCD display. It looks like then forgot and had to add it after.
Mark Blackmore for me, the upgraded bigger screen looks awesome, the BMWs and especially the one in the lexus look awful
I prefer the approach in the new E class coupe where the display is more integral to the lines of the dash. It is subjective of course.
Mark Blackmore the screens in the E class are class above all for sure
Mark Blackmore the screens in the E class are class above all for sure
Mark Blackmore , they are changing it with the update version .
Audi is the best looking outside. Yes people will say "oh its boring", but that's just because most people don't understand design, don't get proportions of the car, etc. It's the most complex and "correct" design of the four, and it looks the most elegant and sophisticated. Mercedes is nice too, but the proportions are off in some areas.
Well looks are subjective but it is boring now matter how well its designed! To me the 4 series is just as well designed with right proportions etc but without being boring!
BMW interiors are poor. End of.
+Niall not true! they may not be flashy but they are well built good quality and ergonomically sound.
Niall cuz it's the oldest there :')
joe bloggs I agree that BMW interiors are ergonomically sound, but what's the point of owning a £30k+ car when it doesn't even feel special enough. Besides, the Merc and Audi also have interiors that are well built, good quality and ergonomically sound. However, what sets them apart is their attention to detail and general design finesse, which is to be expected of premium marques!
Correction: the BMW does have rear cup holders if you pull down the centre armrest in between the rear seats.
Woah! But he wants 4 cup holders even though it can only fit 2 people in the back.
2 cups in back and 2 in front for 4 people numpty😑🤔
@@TETSUO1984E9 4 cups in the back numpty
yea i was gonna say the same thing, how didnt he know about that also since they tested the car for features before making this video
Mercedes has really hit the home run with this C-class coupé. The way it looks, it seems like it's in another segment. It seems a lot more expensive than it is. Fantastic GT car, no such thing in the segment (and this is coming from a BMW fanboy).
Yeah, sure, if you want a sports car and you like hitting some twisty back roads and have some fun, the Beemer is the clear choice (with a petrol engine and RWD, as it should be, goddammit). However, if you want a good car for cruising in luxury and comfort, the Merc is the way to go. It sure has some Überholprestige on the freeway.
Honestly, the C-Class Coupe is kinda ugly. The back is really bad and the Front doesn't save it. It's the ugliest car here. The interior looks good on video, but for some reason, it looks worse in person ? I think this car is overrated, the A5 is the GT and the 4 Series is the sport coupe here.
And C class engine choices.. Oh god 2.1L I4 diesel is the biggest while audi and bmw offer I6 and V6 twin turbos
Kaisuke971 wow, I'm surprised you feel that way. Taste is taste I guess.
As for the engines, I agree that the 30d and 35d engines from BMW are nukes, so I'd get the C class in AMG 43 form.
Yeah it looks the most expensive in this test and the nicest interior by far.
Tuddec Yeah for petrol engines the "mini" AMG offers power.. but for some one that drives 80 000 miles per year. petrol is out of the question
personaly i find the Audi a5 the best looking
kids talks about looks even if it not good looking or better. .go to bed now
It looks like Ford Fusion/Mondeo
It’s as basic and plain as it gets, let me guess, you also like vanilla ice cream?
kipzonderkop1994 ROFL!! Savage
look at these replies lol, people getting triggered because someone has a different opinion about what car looks better.
The best for me is the 4 series
SP lol
SP At least he said 'for me'. Unlike most who spew their opinion as if it's fact. -.-
***** agreed. Exterior is sublime. Tho I think the convertible is ugly.
***** Great news!! BMW soft tops always look great. I think the only good looking hard top convertible is the Z4
Suhail Cassim same here, it is special to drive and spacious and good looking
Best reviews on CZcams. Everything i want to know about these cars is put in this video. Great job!
The C class hands down. It looks absolutely gorgeous and the interior is so beautiful.Easy choice for me tbh
4:40 Mat, there are cup holders in the armrest itself.
Besides than that, great video as usual!
Exterior: Merc
Interior: Merc
Durability: Lexus
Practicality: Audi
Performance: Bmw/Merc
I like BMW, mainly because unlike the other cars, it has a heritage and an identity that has been carried forward from its predecessors, which means in my view, it ages well and looks relevant on the road after a decade
nice video matt as always :), but i will choose the A5
I would get the A5 with the quattro system and a petrol engine
Julian J me too, in fact I'd go straight to the S5
I would go for the M4! with competition pack
The M4 does come in hardtop convertible but I think if I was to get an M4 then it would have to be the coupe as the convertible takes away from that M4 hardcore experience. If I was to get a convertible then probably I would go for the 440i.
New RS5 look killer
Julian J
From personal experience I owned the audi a5 2017 coupe and I currently own the mercedes c250d 2017 coupe. In experience i can say that the audi felt like a way more solid and stable and fast car than the Mercedes. It had a smoother gearbox, engine and more quite cabin. Overall i think that mercedes is not worth buying, its just the name you pay for and nothing more. Audi all day everyday 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Thank you.
Definitely an Audi A5!
Audi definitely looks way better. Simple and confident look. Dynamic and sharp styling. Interior great as always.
Before watching i choose c class coupe
dr 70194 fanboy spotted
Jeppe Werring yeah but non of them are good enough to buy. Maybe Jaguar can make a new coupe car that is good enough
C Class is too cheaply built for this price tag. The interior has too much creaky plastics.
mystlone77 I agree, it's not a solid as a 4 series or A5, but then the Lexus also looks a bit cheap with parts sharing with Toyota compared to the A5 or BMW 4
mystlone77 bmw 4 series interior is so outdated and plastic, but the one in the lexus is the worst. Mercedes looks most luxurious inside as well Audis virtual. I rate the interior this way mercedes>audi>bmw>lexus
Merc really have knocked it out of the park in 2016! They were always slightly boring but soild, well built cars (my dad's w204 has 240,000 miles on the clock!). But this year they've become more desirable in the driving dynamic, looks and interior departments too! Well done Benzo, and great review Matt
They were´t well built in the 2000s! They were quite terrible during that period!
joe bloggs Yeah, they're went through a cheap phase under a BS management strategy, but every since they realise that wasn't what buyers wanted.. They've been back on form!
I think that was the period when they joined forces with Chrysler and for some reason the cars quality really took a nose dive, seems since they parted they have gotten better quality wise. Although if you ask me I think Mercedes design has lost its way in most of its models. If you covered up the badges and paraded the cars to the general public I think most people would have a hard time recognising its a Merc, they should have retained some of their instantly recognisable Merc design cues.
Great review Matt, but mic issues when reviewing the Merc
Nice video by the way, keep up the good work! Very helpful advice
4 series or RC for me, M4 preferably. Audi dont even give you leather seats or RWD as standard yet people want to buy a glorified VW that shares parts with Skoda LOL
I like Audi's look inside & out just amazing ❤ also Mercedes have a luxury interior too looks very nice.
The other two I don't really like much.
Thank you for making this video I'm in the process of buying one of these and it really helped
Just got mine! Brand new 2017 C300 AMG Line Premium Plus Polar white with Night Pack styling! I love it! Lots of thumbs up!
The best for me is the BMW 4 Series, still working with classic needles in the odometer, very spacious and it has a wilder looking the design. But man ALl 4 are just great cars for driving and owning. Great Review. Thanks.
I'm a Mercedes Benz fan (specifically their C class models) and to no surprise my favourite here is the C class Coupe, can't really fault it with much besides that ridiculous monitor, sat NAV that they have been getting wrong for years. I would still choose the saloon instead of the coupe. A C class is definitely a car I'm going to buy in the future (if they continue with ti be this good).
Matt in regards to the MPG do you reset them before you drive and take off? Do you floor the gas the same? Do you stick to the same speeds with all cars? As before you got the cars to review they could have been driven only urban which is poor MPG, some on highways which is significantly better for MPG so that may not reflect on actually what shows on the dash.
Please do let me know, thanks.
This video is helping me to make my choose out of these four. Thanks mate
Let me say that the Audi is the best. I plan to get an S5 manual from a couple years ago.
Great review Mat. But I have to say, you can't compare the Audi unless you have Quattro and the optional Adaptive suspension...
i really like your reviews mat.you helped me boosting the car craze in me
Muhammed Hisham Where you from bro ?
Amazing Video, the Head2Head videos are my favourite part of Carwow!!!
Matt we CZcamsrs love to see a drag race, That would have made this video even better !
Your wish has been fulfilled.
The Audi is absolutely gorgeous!
Congratulations for another great video, Matt (although I disagree with you on the styling...)!
Love the comparison videos
thank you for this awesome review !
why is the lexus the most expensive?
because has better standard gadgets
It's also a V6 Hybrid
fss 235 How will leaving the EU make Japanese cars, which are mostly produced in the UK, cheaper? Also, with the depreciation of the pound, I would imagine that the price of all goods, including cars will increase. It will be several years though until we will know the full magnitude of the effect.
Asian cars, especially those produced outside of the EU, are much more expensive due to import taxes.
More equipment as standard and it is a foreign car. A car coming from Japan is a bit more expensive.
There's cup holders at the back of the 4. They're in the armrest like in most cars.
+Sandouras yes, i cocked up!
carwow no problem mate!
One of the best car channels. Thanks for great video.
C Class Coupe
Best exterior: Mercedes
Best interior: Mercedes
Best infotainment: Audi
Best performance, handling etc: BMW
Most reliable: Lexus
chancy319 the best infotainment is BMW*
Well that's what u want reliability.....
the mercedes looks like an old mans car tbh
xd Ciaran thats the comment i wanted to c
Best exterior: it's subjective. It's a matter of taste.
I'm currently on the brink between the A5 Sportsback Quadro 2.0l TFSI and the C 300 Sedan. I've already had a testdrive with the A5 and I loved it. I never expected the 257hp to have such a punch since there is almost no turbo lag. I am currently driving a C 200 CDI T-Model (S204) and I like it but it is boring compared to the A5. I think you made a huge mistake in driving the diesel engine and fwd only. The quadro sends more power to the back than to the front and it is unbelievable how much grip you get with the A5. If the C Class doesn't blow me away I'll get the A5. BMW is no option for me after sitting in one at the dealership. Cheapest plastic you can find. It just doesn't feel premium as the price point suggests. I was never a fan of Lexus and I think they build absolutely horrendes looking cars.
The 3 cars I've shortlisted to be my first car, these are 3/15ish cars in my shortlist thanks a lot for the review this is my favourite channel now!
Ownership: Lexus
Elegance: Mercedes
'Modernity': Audi
Power: Audi
Drive: Mercedes
Looks: Mercedes
Price: BMW
Practicality: BMW
Comfort over years: Lexus
Overall: C Class Coupe for me, then the Audi
Very much Accurate.
im stuck, the 4 series or the C class? price difference i can find a really nicely speced 4 for 18k but the c class would be minimum for one i want 25k+... however i feel like id like to keep ownership of the c longer than the 4 series (2-3 years compared to 4-5 years)
Just leased out a5 2019. I love its design. I also love Merc and bmw designs. German and European cars rule
How much you paying If you don’t mind me asking?
My mother in law agrees with you about the rear seating on the 4 series. Looks like the Merc will be my next car.
You can't ignore the mother in law!
Your un-happy face in the back of the Lexus in hugely funny 😂 I haven’t stop laughing. This is one of the reason I love all you reviews. 👍🏽
Thx for this comparison :)
80% comparisons that Matt does ends up as 'Mercedes Wins' ! Why A5 looks like a Ford Fusion ? What I conclude is
Mer>Audi>BMW>Lexus
I think he ends up with bmw too, have Audi ever been best ?
evokki0075 Audi will never be best in any class but the hot hatches.
Merc has been on top for a while fam
When you get a spare minute, S5 v C43 v 440i please :)
NZsarge1 yeeees
nice All wheel drive comparison
+NZsarge1 You mean the C450 AMG (^_^)
Firemarioflower No check it out, it's C43 (AMG). I already know I'd have the S5 though. More than that I think I'd take S5 Sportback.
I bought a used bmw 435i for 39k aussie dollars here in melbourne. Bargain basement.
Glad i went with a 440i GC. the 4 doors is a plus and the bigger boot opening as well. The BMW does have 2 cupholders in the back though
did you edit the microphone in post production while you were in the merc to make it sound quieter?
Audis design is probably the best don't know why people go on like it's anything but that
I prefer the 4 series, but the others are lovely as well.
This is the video I have been waiting for, thanks!!!
A thorough review - enjoyed that. And I thank you from the heart of my bottom for including a non-German.
Audi A5
MAN IN BLACK ya even I like it.... only thing.... maybe they could've made it look a little more special on the outside
You should see it in real life, the thing looks so sharp.
A guy in the carwow office went to buy a diesel A5 last weekend. Accidentally bought an S5. "Accidentally". Wonder if he'll let us drag race it?
I don't see how Mat finds the Audi design boring. It's a stigma that the old models had, but these new ones look fresh. Care to explain?
Same. The best interior design and quality.
Rivals in test all have nicer wheels. Audi with Quattro would win this for sure.
I'm a massive Audi fan and own one myself however the new Audi A5 exterior just doesn't do it for me. The interior of the Audi is the nicest by far but the C Class wins on exterior looks. Always annoys me how they only drive the FWD not Quattro models.
Matt I love your show
you explain most of the details about cars
but you never talk about paint quality
I'm trying to chose between the 2017 430I bmw GRAN coupe M kit or the Mercedes 2017 c300 AMG I love the practicality and body style of the BMW but the inside is so 80's. I pick up my grandson every two weeks but don't want to base my decision solely on that. What's your thoughts?
Just saying: The Audi has automatic moving seats when u get into the back.
I love Audi’s exterior look!
Did you look for the BMW rear cup holders in the center pull-down console? That's where they have been in previous models.
Great video Carwow! I would either get an A5 3.0 TDI or the Mercedes C250d. The BMW needs a refresh and the Lexus doesn't appeal to me.
the new A5 is 🔥🔥
The Audi's cluster looks cool
Can you please do the same comparison for 2021?
Matt: Cup holders in the BMW are in the rear armrest... unless they've removed these since my 2015 model..?
The BMW 4 series is the best here. It's a younger car. The C Class is leaning too much toward luxury and suits an older person. Hence why I went for a 4 series GC. Funner to drive, looks awesome, huge boot.
some audio issues while driving the merc?
Mario D. Zmaj that was annoying 😂😂
+Mario D. Zmaj yes. Interference on our mic.
*The BMW 4-series actually has rear seat cupholders that pop out of the rear seat armrest when lowered.*
So we can only save when within the UK? I am in Amsterdam and ready to buy an Audi A5.
A5 sportback for me :)
Nemon get out, this is coupé only.
Claire Kennedy why u got triggered? Its just his opinion. I like audi the most too.
Audi are still awesome as I would put It Audi, BMW, Merc and then Lexus.
U know nothing about cars. Lexus last? Lol. The trio euro cars will be in the shop more than the road. Besides the grille of the lexus, lexus has the best design.
It breaks when the warranty runs out. If u lease, u can lease which ever cars u want. Buying german cars is not very smart thing to do.
A review on the Infiniti Q60 coupe would be great! One of the nicest looking coupes on the market in my opinion.
Well done guys, great review! Does anyone happen to know the color of the Audi?
great video mat
we just bought a f pace with carwow :)
+1sub is 1day in prison for hillary clinton awesome. Did the the video help you decide?
carwow yes it did help :)
"1sub is 1day in prison for hillary clinton" is just OP's username.
Doug DeMuro’s Unloved Autotrader Column I liked your comment only for your name and display picture
Triggered fanboys in the comment sections as per usual...
Komor Uddin haha so true. Armchair experts who clearly know more than somebody who reviews cars for a living and has actually DRIVEN them XD
Joshua L testify
Komor Uddin ya all the BMW fanboys call the Mercedes ugly , lmao as if BMW don't look like down syndrome pigs
MB & BMW's are ugly, but at least BMW makes good cars... Mercedes makes crap cars though. In 2016 they ranked 14th in car brands. For 2017 they ranked 20th..... Audi, BMW, & Lexus. Were all in the top 5 car brands for 2016 & 2017.
The new Audis are ugly too, getting less & less sporty looking & more business casual, shame.
Just picked up a white Lexus rc300h f sport it's not the fastest but it's gets so many admiring looks I'm 6'3" and fit fine in the back and I haven't seen another in the last two weeks I don't regret my choice
Are there not cupholders in the rear fold-down armrest of the 4-series?
Not an Audi fan generally, but I actually love what they've done. Might take it over the Beamer 👌
Never
I'll take a lexus rc please
Hi Matt, you should compare suspensions setups of similar configuration. I believe your review is thoroughly insightful but sadly lopsided in certain aspects namely suspensions and types of engine.
+Sean Liew how easy do you think it is to match cars exactly on the same date for filming? I have driven most models individually so incorporate my experience based on that.
Can someone please answer my question pls,the new Audi a5 doesn't came with autohold as standard,so you foot always has to be on the break during traffic?
All these Civic drivers out here complaining about little things...
I think Mercedes sacrificed practicality for looks (except for cup holders) and still they're just putting the same design in every coupe model. Nevertheless, my vote for both practicality and design goes to Audi A5.
We love your review matt
First time that i like your test comments because normally you are pushing too much BMW in the tests. Sporty handling ist not always the most important thing on a car. Thank you for this nice test and objective comments!!
It is on a sports coupe! otherwise whats the point of it?
joe bloggs yes for sure, a coupe must be a bit sporty you are right for this video. But that's not the point. I am saying for all his videos tests, opinions. Too much BMW fanboy bla bla bla like: On the end BMW wins cause its the sportiest. Thats Bullshit!
The Merecedes although a great car, according to me loses out to the BMW as the 4 series is more practical, better looking and is much sportier to drive which is critical in a coupe
I second that mate! I think Mat forgot that in this review.
It is a great Car. But its age is starting to tell now. Audi and Merc Looks fresh. We have to wait for Next Beemer to raise the bar again.
Mr Smith that may be true for it's interior but otherwise the beemer has aged really well and as far as looks and driving dynamics go I think it can still hold it's ground
"according to me" yeah like we're going to listen to a guy who lives in a mud hut in a country where they shit in the streets talk about which is the best luxury car. Dude worry about not shitting in the streets and eating more then 3 meals a week and then we'll talk about luxury cars lmao
Will there be a review of the C63 or M4 competition?
What about the Q60 Infiniti? Was it not out when this was filmed?
I have to admit I love BMW's but for looks and quality I have to go with the C Class coupé.
A kid at my work place who bought a $1000 lv shoes. Nothing specially and it is ugly af. I asked “what is so special about the shoes?” He said he like it because it is pretty. Since it is so pretty, would he buy the same shoes if it has a less popular brand on it? No! Tired of yall stupid fan girls being biased about a brand.
"it's really difficult to use when you're driving" I LOOK AT THE ROAD WHEN I'M DRIVING
Every time I see the Merc I think wow, thats a nice car. Can’t get too excited about the 4series or the A5. My wife prefers the Mercedes because it looks and feels substancialy more luxurious and ‘different’ to what we drive now - 2014 X3. Looks like we are moving to Mercedes next
How the hell you get to know if the Merc you are trying to buy has the nice transmission? Is it exclusive to the C-Class or is also in the new CLA?