Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36vsAUDI V8 (D11) 4.2

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202)

AMG C 36

280 hp3606 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1996
VS

AUDI V8 (D11)

4.2

280 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1991-1993

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Lightest
    1,560 kg
    3,439 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    179 hp/t
    134 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

AUDI V8 (D11) 4.2

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
Power
280hp209kW
280hp209kW
Torque
385Nm284lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
2,310kg5,093lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
249 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
66.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
79.0s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
20.7s
Calculated
26.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
179hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,606cc220cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
4,487mm177in
4,874mm192in
Width
1,720mm68in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,385mm55in
1,420mm56in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,702mm106in
Front track
1,497mm59in
1,514mm60in
Rear track
1,478mm58in
1,531mm60in
Trunk volume
430L
570L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36AUDI V8 (D11) 4.2PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36: Power / Torque
  • AUDI V8 (D11) 4.2: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 365,750 rpm4,000-4,750 rpm6,000 rpm
AUDIV8 (D11)4.25,800 rpm4,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.7 s
26.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
249 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
105 mph
157 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
280 hp
209 kW
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
280 hp
209 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
385 Nm
284 lb-ft
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
1,710 kg
3,770 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
249 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 366.7 s
AUDIV8 (D11)4.27.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36 and AUDI V8 (D11) 4.2: 1.0 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
280 hp
209 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
280 hp
209 kW
7.7 s
249 km/h
155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,487 mm
176.7 in
Height
1,385 mm
54.5 in
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,874 mm
191.9 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
Power
280 hp
209 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
385 Nm
284 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,487 mm
176.7 in
Height
1,385 mm
54.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,874 mm
191.9 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36

  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

AUDI V8 (D11) 4.2

  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Has 140 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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