Mercedes C class 2013 vs Audi A4 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 7 HP less power than Audi A4, but torque is 20 NM more than Audi A4. Despite less power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 2 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 490 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Audi A4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`170 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Audi A4 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| 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 (€): | 19 400 | 17 200 | |
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