Audi S3 2016 vs Mercedes C class 2013
Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 310 HP | 170 HP | |
Torque: | 380 NM | 400 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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 | |
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. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.47 m | 4.69 m | |
Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
Height: | 1.39 m | 1.44 m | |
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 | |
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 | 28 200 | |
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