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

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

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

Version spec sheet

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
-

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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
StatC-Class W20680 B4
PIB · 563B · 513
Power 47 33
Grip 47 57
Handling 65 75
Top speed 54 39
Launch 48 34
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

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

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.