Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 20 HP more power than Audi A4, but torque is 35 NM less than Audi A4. Despite the higher power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.9
7.6
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
890 km in combined cycle
820 km in combined cycle
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:
1.43 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:
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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 25 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better