Audi S4 B5 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202?

1997–2001 vs 1993–2000 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Boot: S4 B5 455 l, C-Klasa W202 465 l.
Lowest consumption: S4 B5 11.7 l/100 km, C-Klasa W202 5.9 l/100 km.
Power: S4 B5 195 kW, C-Klasa W202 55–225 kW.
Standard equipment: S4 B5 31 items (Basis), C-Klasa W202 16 items (Classic).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi S4 B51997–2001 · 4 engines · Basis, Leder Recaro, Nogaro Selection, ExclusiveSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W2021993–2000 · 10 engines · Classic, Esprit, Elegance, SportSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi S4 B51997–2001no listings	Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W2021993–2000no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,479 mm–4,486 mm	Length4,487 mm
Width	Width1,733 mm	Width1,720 mm
Height	Height1,396 mm–1,430 mm	Height1,414 mm–1,450 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,606 mm–2,617 mm	Wheelbase2,690 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance110 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume390 l–455 l	Trunk volume430 l–465 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,510 kg–1,735 kg	Curb weight1,280 kg–1,590 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank62 l	Fuel tank62 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1997–2001	Production years1993–2000
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines10
Power	Power195 kW (265 hp)	Power55–225 kW (75–306 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.7	Displacement (l)1.8–4.3
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption11.7 l/100 km · 2.7 Biturbo	Lowest consumption5.9 l/100 km · C 220 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.6 s · 2.7 Biturbo	Best 0–100 km/h6.5 s · C 43 AMG
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Classic
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim31 · Basis	Items in the base trim16 · Classic
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim34 · Leder Recaro	Items in the top trim22 · Elegance
Equipment · Comfort6 · 4
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone✓	Climate Control, 1-zone—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Sport suspension	Sport suspension✓	Sport suspension—
Equipment · Interior7 · 1
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Sport Seats	Sport Seats✓	Sport Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Leather Gear Knob	Leather Gear Knob✓	Leather Gear Knob—
Rear Armrest	Rear Armrest✓	Rear Armrest—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights4 · 2
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers✓	Headlight Washers—
Equipment · Safety6 · 4
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags—
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi S4 B5 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202?

Length: Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202 4,487 mm, Audi S4 B5 4,486 mm (a 1 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,690 vs 2,617 mm. Boot: 465 vs 455 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi S4 B5 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202?

The most frugal Audi S4 B5 uses 11.7 l/100 km (2.7 Biturbo); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202 5.9 l/100 km (C 220 CDI).

Which is more powerful — Audi S4 B5 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202?

The strongest Audi S4 B5 makes 195 kW (265 hp) (2.7 Biturbo); the strongest Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202 225 kW (306 hp) (C 43 AMG).

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