Audi S3 vs Mercedes-Benz C 230K Sports Coupe
| Category | C 230K Sports Coupe | Audi S3 (8L) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.3 l R4 | 1.8 l R4 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 197 / 194 | 210 / 207 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 280 / 207 | 270 / 199 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1481 / 3265 | 1407 / 3102 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 133 / 131 | 149 / 147 |
Lap Times
| Track | C 230K Sports Coupe | Audi S3 (8L) |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:23.40 | 1:20.90 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | C 230K Sports Coupe | Audi S3 (8L) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.8 s | 3.0 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 5.7 s | 4.6 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 8.0 s | 6.7 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 11.5 s | 9.3 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 13.7 s | 11.1 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 15.6 s | 12.9 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 20.4 s | 16.8 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 27.5 s | 23.4 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 35.9 s | 32.8 s |
| 1000 m | 29.1 s | 27.4 s @ 191.9 kph |
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 7.3 s | 5.6 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 10.0 s | 8.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 9.5 s | 7.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 13.0 s | 10.3 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 27.9 s | 26.4 s |
| Est. 0 - 60 mph | 7.4 s | 6.3 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 11.2 s @ 76.4 mph | 10.5 s @ 80.8 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 15.6 s | 14.7 s |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 27.0 s @ 114.3 mph | 25.9 s @ 116.2 mph |
General performance
| Category | C 230K Sports Coupe | Audi S3 (8L) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 240 kph (149 mph) | 238 kph (148 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.40 g (4 m/s²) | 0.46 g (4 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 62.3 kph (38.7 mph) | 64.9 kph (40.3 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 8.0 l/100 km (29 mpg US / 35 UK) | 7.4 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 38 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 37 m (122 ft) | 37 m (122 ft) |
Summary
| Category | C 230K Sports Coupe | Audi S3 (8L) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 91 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 73 | 100 |
| Overall | 84 | 100 |
Verdict
S3 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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