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Compare 2–4 cars side by side. Every figure is sourced; the best value in each comparable row is marked.
| Specification | Mercedes-Benz2026 Mercedes-AMG C 43 Sedan | Audi2026 Audi S3 quattro |
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| Performance | ||
| Top speedHigher is better | 155 mphTieManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 155 mphTieManufacturer claim · Audi of America |
| Power-to-weight ratioHigher is betterCalculated from peak power and curb weight — figures quoted against a different weight basis (e.g. dry or DIN) will differ. | 220.2 hp/tBestCalculated | 203.8 hp/tCalculated |
| Lateral accelerationSkidpad radius and surface affect results. | 0.92 gIndependent test · Car and Driver | — |
| Acceleration | ||
| 0–60 mphLower is betterRollout (1ft) handling differs between testers and manufacturers. | 4.30 sTieManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 4.40 sTieManufacturer claim · Audi of America |
| 0–100 km/hLower is better | 4.30 sBestManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 4.70 sManufacturer claim · Audi of America |
| 0–100 mph | 9.80 sIndependent test · Car and Driver | — |
| Braking | ||
| 70–0 mph braking distanceLower is better | 149.0 ftBestIndependent test · Car and Driver | 152.0 ftIndependent test · Car and Driver |
| 100–0 mph braking distanceLower is better | 306.0 ftIndependent test · Car and Driver | 303.0 ftBestIndependent test · Car and Driver |
| Engine & Powertrain | ||
| Peak powerHigher is better | 416 hpBestManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 328 hpManufacturer claim · Audi of America |
| Peak torqueHigher is better | 369 lb-ftBestManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 295 lb-ftManufacturer claim · Audi of America |
| Engine displacement | 2000.0 ccManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 2000.0 ccManufacturer claim · Audi of America |
| Cylinder count | 4Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 4Manufacturer claim · Audi of America |
| Engine layout | Inline-4Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | Inline-4Manufacturer claim · Audi of America |
| Induction type | Turbocharged | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 189 inManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | — |
| Width | 74 inManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | — |
| Height | 57 inManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | — |
| Wheelbase | 113 inManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | — |
| Weight | ||
| Curb weightLower is better | 4165 lbManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 3549 lbBestManufacturer claim · Audi of America |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| Fuel economy (combined)Lower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km. | — | 26.0 mpgHomologation · US EPA |
| Fuel economy (city)Lower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km. | — | 23.0 mpgHomologation · US EPA |
| Fuel economy (highway)Lower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km. | — | 31.0 mpgHomologation · US EPA |
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.4 galManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | — |
| Practicality | ||
| Cargo volume | 12 ft³Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | — |
| Seats | 5Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | — |
| Pricing | ||
| Base price (as tested market)Demo prices only; not live FX. | $64,150Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | $52,000Manufacturer claim · Audi of America |
| Tires & Wheels | ||
| Front tire size | 245/45R18Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | — |
| Rear tire size | 245/45R18Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | — |
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| TurbochargedManufacturer claim · Audi of America |
| Transmission type | — | Dual-clutch (PDK)Manufacturer claim · Audi of America |
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| Number of gears | 9Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 7Manufacturer claim · Audi of America |
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