Mercedes C class 2011 vs Audi S3 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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Audi S3 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 96 HP less power than Audi S3, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Audi S3. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 930 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.39 m | |
| Mercedes C class is 12 cm longer than the Audi S3, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 390 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes C class has 85 litres more trunk space than the Audi S3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`020 kg | 2`000 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 000 | 24 800 | |
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