Mercedes C class and Audi A4 have the same engine power, but Mercedes C class torque is 15 NM more than Audi A4. Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.8
8.2
Real fuel consumption:
9.5 l/100km
9.1 l/100km
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
700 km in combined cycle
850 km in combined cycle
950 km on highway
1090 km on highway
650 km with real consumption
760 km with real consumption
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
440'000 km
460'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
13 years
5 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK
Used only for this car
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:
4.53 m
4.59 m
Width:
1.73 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.43 m
Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 6 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
no data
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
720 litres
Turning diameter:
10.8 meters
11.1 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.3 metres less than that of the Audi A4.
Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better
