2013 Audi A8 vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2013 Audi A8 and 2013 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,299 cc (3 cylinders), 2013 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A8 (367 HP) has 122 more horse power than 2013 Mercedes-Benz C. (245 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2013 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A8 weights approximately 309 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Audi A8 (445 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mercedes-Benz C. (340 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Audi A8 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A8 | C |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6299 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 367 HP | 245 HP |
| Torque | 445 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5137 mm | 4591 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2111 mm | 2008 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2992 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.9 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
