Audi 80 S2 (1993 – 1995) vs Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors (1993 – 1997): specs compared
The Audi 80 S2 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 230 hp against 197 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.0 s against 8.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 246 km/h against 232 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors uses less fuel, from 6.7 L/100 km against 10.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,250 kg against 1,497 kg.
| Specification |
Audi
80 S2
1993 – 1995
|
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse and predecessors
1993 – 1997
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1993 – 1995 | 1993 – 1997 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 21 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 230 hp | 75 – 197 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 130 – 280 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.0 s | 8.0 – 21.0 s |
| Top speed | 246 km/h | 158 – 232 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.1 L/100 km | 6.7 – 10.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,511 mm | 4,488 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,389 mm | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,497 kg | 1,250 – 1,415 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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