Audi S4 (1997 – 2001) vs Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG (1997 – 2000): specs compared

The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 306 hp against 265 hp. The Audi S4 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.7 s against 6.5 s. It uses less fuel, from 11.3 L/100 km against 11.7 L/100 km. The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG is the lighter car, from 1,470 kg against 1,515 kg.

Specification Audi S4 Audi S4 1997 – 2001 Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG 1997 – 2000
Overview
Origin Germany Germany
Documented years 1997 – 2001 1997 – 2000
Body style — —
Variants 1 1
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive AWD RWD
Gearbox Manual Automatic
Performance
Power 265 hp 306 hp
Torque 400 Nm 410 Nm
0–100 km/h 5.7 s 6.5 s
Top speed 250 km/h 250 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 11.3 L/100 km 11.7 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,481 mm 4,488 mm
Width 1,730 mm 1,720 mm
Height 1,420 mm 1,415 mm
Wheelbase 2,609 mm 2,690 mm
Curb weight 1,515 kg 1,470 kg

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