Audi RS3 Sportback vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner Audi RS3 Sportback 3.7 s Runner-up: 4.6 s
Power winner Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC 408 hp Runner-up: 407 hp
Cargo winner Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC 455 L Runner-up: 282 L
Price winner Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC $59,900 Runner-up: $65,500

Key differences

  • Audi RS3 Sportback is quicker from 0-100 km/h (3.7 s vs 4.6 s).
  • Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC has more power (408 hp vs 407 hp).
  • Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC has more cargo volume (455 L vs 282 L).
  • Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC has the lower starting MSRP ($59,900 vs $65,500).
2026 Audi RS3 Sportback studio car image
Audi
2026 · Petrol Sedan
2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC studio car image
Mercedes-Benz
2025 · Petrol Sedan
Performance
0-100 km/h3.7 s4.6 s
Top Speed300 km/h250 km/h
Power407 hp408 hp
Torque500 Nm500 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank50 L50 L
Efficiency9.1 L/100km9 L/100km
CO2 Emissions208 g/km205 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,381 mm4,751 mm
Ground Clearance128 mm120 mm
Cargo282 L455 L
Curb Weight1,575 kg1,780 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle10.9 m11.3 m
Starting MSRP$65,500$59,900