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Audi Q2 vs Mercedes C-Class Sedan - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (300 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (24900 £ vs 41200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q2 or Mercedes C-Class Sedan?

Audi Q2

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Mercedes C-Class Sedan

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi Q2 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24900 £, while the Mercedes C-Class Sedan costs 41200 £. That’s a price difference of around 16309 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes C-Class Sedan manages with 1.60 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Audi Q2 with 4.80 L. The difference is about 3.20 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes C-Class Sedan has a decisively edge – offering 680 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 380 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Sedan is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.40 s, while the Audi Q2 takes 4.90 s. That’s about 1.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes C-Class Sedan performs a bit better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Audi Q2 tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes C-Class Sedan pulls convincingly stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 620 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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In curb weight, Audi Q2 is evident lighter – 1330 kg compared to 1695 kg. The difference is around 365 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes C-Class Sedan offers somewhat more room – 455 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes C-Class Sedan slightly takes the win – 570 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes C-Class Sedan proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes C-Class Sedan is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Mercedes C-Class Sedan

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 183 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.6 - 9 L
  • Electric Range : 11 - 117 km
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Audi Q2

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The Audi Q2 packs Audi’s premium attitude into a compact, cheeky package that turns city streets into a runway for tasteful design and clever practicality. It’s an easy car to live with thanks to an upscale cabin, composed manners and sprightly handling, and while it won’t satisfy someone chasing sports-car thrills, it’s a smart, stylish pick for buyers who want substance with a wink.

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Mercedes C-Class Sedan

The Mercedes C‑Class is the compact executive that dresses like it owns the boulevard, with an interior that blends modern elegance and plush comfort to make everyday driving feel unexpectedly special. On the road it pairs poise with a hint of cheeky agility, rewarding drivers who want refinement without forfeiting a touch of fun — and yes, it still looks great in the driveway.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
24900 - 43600 £
Price
41200 - 103100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 8.1 L
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
11 - 117 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
co2
127 - 183 g/km
co2
41 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1330 - 1610 kg
Curb weight
1695 - 2195 kg
Trunk capacity
355 - 405 L
Trunk capacity
280 - 455 L
Length
4208 - 4216 mm
Length
4751 - 4842 mm
Width
1794 - 1802 mm
Width
1820 - 1900 mm
Height
1495 - 1508 mm
Height
1438 - 1458 mm
Max trunk capacity
1000 - 1050 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 510 kg
Payload
480 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 300 HP
Power HP
183 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
197 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 280 km/h
Torque
200 - 400 Nm
Torque
250 - 1020 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 221 kW
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
1496 - 1999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B, D, G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz

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What drivetrain options does the Audi Q2 have?

The Audi Q2 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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