Mercedes C class 2004 vs Audi A4 2004

 
Mercedes C class
2004 - 2005
Audi A4
2004 - 2007
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.6 Petrol3.1 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 170 HP256 HP
Torque: 240 NM330 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10 seconds6.9 seconds
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 3.1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.610.7
Real fuel consumption: 10.8 l/100km11.1 l/100km
By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity: 62 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 580 km in combined cycle580 km in combined cycle
750 km on highway790 km on highway
570 km with real consumption560 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km360'000 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 years6 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLKUsed 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 m4.59 m
Width: 1.73 m1.77 m
Height: 1.43 m1.43 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 data460 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data720 litres
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters11.1 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.3 metres less than that of the Audi A4.
Gross weight (kg): 1`8002`130
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
below average

above average
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
Average price (€): 32003400
Rating in user reviews: 7.4/10 8.0/10
Pros and Cons: Mercedes C klase has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
Audi A4 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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