Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 86 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.7
10.6
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.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
570 km in combined cycle
590 km in combined cycle
810 km on highway
800 km on highway
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Audi A4 2004: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
360'000 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 Mercedes C class engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
10 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK
Used also on Audi A6
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 25 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better
