Poll 2024 Audi A5 (B10) vs BMW 3 Series (G20) vs Mercedes C-class (W206)

[Rolf]

Now that Audi has finally revealed their long awaited A5 and the configurator is available I thought it would be interesting to spec up the most basic model with a 150kw 2.0 petrol engine (Audi A5 TFSI 150kw S-line) at a cost of 52,000 Euros and compare it to the direct rivals from BMW and Mercedes ;the 52,220 Euro BMW 320i and the 53.680 Euro Mercedes C200.

Which car do you think looks the best in basic trim?

Exterior:

 

[Rolf]

Interior:

 

[Rolf]

Exterior:
1) Mercedes C-class
2) BMW 3-series
3) Audi A5

Interior:
1) Audi A5
2) Mercedes C-class
3) BMW 3-series

 

[Design FIRST]

Exterior:
1) Mercedes C-class
2) BMW 3-series
3) Audi A5

Interior:
1) Audi A5
2) Mercedes C-class
3) BMW 3-series

Exterior:

Audi A5 and BMW 3-series TIED.
M-B C-Class

Interior:
1.) Audi A5
2.) BMW 3-series
3.) M-B C-Class

 

[martinbo]

This is a great poll, @Rolf. Thoughtfully laid out and real world relevant. Thank you.

 

[Rolf]

This is a great poll, @Rolf. Thoughtfully laid out and real world relevant. Thank you.

Thanks Martin I thought this would be great to show the basic models as we can then judge what they look like with the bare as bones spec.

 

[klier]

The BMW in every pic you posted.

 

[Satanicom]

Exterior:
1) Audi A5
2) BMW 3-series
3) Mercedes C-class

Interior:
1) BMW 3-series
2) Audi A5
3) Mercedes C-class


Exterior - is very fresh and pretty shape. Red/Black color with black optic, tinted glass, matrix+oled lights and some 19s or 20s with red calipers. Perfection.

Interior - I don't like it. Yes, it's better orientation than C class, but expensive leather dash package, awful steering wheel, awful passenger screen.

 

[Matski]

Based on the pics, I think I'd have to say none! These look terrible in base spec, and white.

 

[Mick Briesgau]

Exterior and interior the 3er.

 

[Gianclaudio]

Exterior and interior the 3er.

And without minimal hesitation!

I find the 3er a handsome car inside out; the C a bit bland and tired and the Audi looks like a random Chinese car to me.

On looks alone, I'd take the Giulia over any of them, however.

 

[Mick Briesgau]

And without minimal hesitation!

I find the 3er a handsome car inside out; the C a bit bland and tired and the Audi looks like a random Chinese car to me.

On looks alone, I'd take the Giulia over any of them, however.

Indeed, Gianclaudio, a Giulia is sight to behold and tops this trio easily in the looks department. The other day, I saw a medium green metallic FL, such a beauty.
The A5 looks terrible, like some VW ID BEV model. Quite disgusting imo.

 

[Gor134]

Exterior:
1. BMW
2. Audi
3. Mercedes

Interior:
1. Audi/BMW (Audi will get #1 if equipped with passenger screen)
3. Mercedes