Audi S3 2016 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi S3) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes C class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 310 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Audi S3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S3 engine produces 140 HP more power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Audi S3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 4.5 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S3 consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S3 could require 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Mercedes C klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.44 m | |
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Audi S3 is smaller. Audi S3 is 22 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Audi S3 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 480 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Audi S3 has 90 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.22 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S3 is 0.22 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 2`135 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 45 000 | 27 200 | |
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