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Audi 80 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Audi 80

Audi · 1991–1995

80 B4

B PI 513

Power
103 kW140 PS
0–100 km/h
9.6 s
Top speed
201 km/h
Kerb mass
-

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Mercedes-Benz · 2021–present

C-Class W206

B PI 563

Power
150 kW204 PS
0–100 km/h
-
Top speed
-
Kerb mass
1,650 kg

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In plain words

Mercedes-Benz C-Class has more power: 150 kW (204 PS) against 103 kW (140 PS) for Audi 80. Audi 80 is the older design (from 1966); Mercedes-Benz C-Class arrived in 1993. Mercedes-Benz C-Class is still in production; Audi 80 is not. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class yet, so some checks above leave it out.

Race Stats side by side

Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.

Race Stats side by side
Stat80 B4C-Class W206
PIB · 513B · 563
Power 33 47
Grip 57 47
Handling 75 65
Top speed 39 54
Launch 34 48
Reliability 81 -

Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race

Who wins a race?

Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.

  1. 1 C-Class W206C-Class W206 · C 200 · petrol · 150 kW (204 PS) 15.12 sat 148 km/h
  2. 2 80 B480 B4 · 2.0 ACE · petrol · 103 kW (140 PS) 16.69 sat 128 km/h · +1.57 s

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Full specifications

Audi 80Mercedes-Benz C-Class
General
Version 80 B4 · 2.0 ACE · petrol · 103 kW (140 PS) C-Class W206 · C 200 · petrol · 150 kW (204 PS)
Production years 1991–1995 2021–present
Body Sedan, Station wagon Sedan
Country Germany Germany
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. 103 kW (140 PS) 138 hp 150 kW (204 PS) 201 hp Better
Power, all versions 40–128 kW (54–174 PS) 54–172 hp 55–270 kW (75–367 PS) 74–362 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. 181 Nm 133 lb-ft No data
0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. 9.6 s No data
Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. 201 km/h 125 mph No data
Power per tonne No data 91 kW/t 111 hp/ton calculated
Engine and transmission
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Engine 2,000 cc · 4 cyl 2.0 l 1,496 cc · 4 cyl 1.5 l
Engine code ACE No data
Drive All-wheel drive Rear-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length No data 4,751 mm 187.0 in
Width No data 1,820 mm 71.7 in
Height No data 1,438 mm 56.6 in
Wheelbase No data 2,865 mm 112.8 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. No data 1,650 kg 3,638 lb
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. No data 455 l 16.1 cu ft
Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. No data 50 l 13.2 gal US
Economy and running costs
Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. No data 6.5 l/100 km 36.2 mpg US
CO₂ No data 147 g/km
Fuel cost per year No data €1,710/year estimated
Range on a full tank No data 769 km 478 mi estimated
Safety
Euro NCAP No data ★★★★★ (2022)

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).

Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.75/l petrol.