Mercedes C class 2011 vs Audi A4 2011
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 27 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes C class consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1430 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A4) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Used also on Seat Exeo | |
| 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: | 4.59 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 11 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 480 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Mercedes C class has 30 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 25 800 | 9600 | |
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