Audi S3 (2008 – 2012) vs Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse SportCoupe/CLC (2008 – 2011): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse SportCoupe/CLC is the more powerful of the two, with up to 272 hp against 265 hp. The Audi S3 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.5 s against 6.3 s. The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse SportCoupe/CLC uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 8.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,370 kg against 1,455 kg. At 4,343 mm, the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse SportCoupe/CLC is 114 mm longer than the Audi S3.
| Specification |
Audi
S3
2008 – 2012
|
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse SportCoupe/CLC
2008 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2012 | 2008 – 2011 |
| Body style | — | Sportcoupe · Coupé |
| Variants | 2 | 13 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 265 hp | 122 – 272 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 220 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.5 – 5.7 s | 6.3 – 11.5 s |
| Top speed | 249 – 250 km/h | 204 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.5 L/100 km | 5.9 – 9.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,229 mm | 4,343 mm |
| Width | 1,765 mm | 1,727 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,407 – 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,715 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,455 kg | 1,370 – 1,505 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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