Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 16 HP less power than Audi A4, but torque is 10 NM more than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.9
6.9
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Engine production duration:
19 years
5 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A5, Audi Q5
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.58 m
4.70 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.83 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.43 m
Mercedes C class is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes C class is 12 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
no data
480 litres
Turning diameter:
10.8 meters
11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.6 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Mercedes C class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better
