Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 27 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.6
8.2
Real fuel consumption:
8.2 l/100km
9.1 l/100km
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
810 km in combined cycle
760 km in combined cycle
1050 km on highway
1010 km on highway
750 km with real consumption
690 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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.53 m
4.59 m
Width:
1.73 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.43 m
Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 6 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
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460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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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 20 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably better