Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 25 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.4
10.6
Real fuel consumption:
9.4 l/100km
11.4 l/100km
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
650 km in combined cycle
590 km in combined cycle
650 km with real consumption
550 km with real consumption
Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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:
13 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK
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:
455 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
720 litres
Mercedes C class has 5 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4.
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
