Mercedes C class 2011 vs Audi A4 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 34 HP more power than Audi A4, but torque is 10 NM less than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A4) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 380'000 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 Audi A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK | Used also on Audi A5 | |
| 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: | 4.59 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes C class is 11 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 480 litres | |
| Mercedes C class has 5 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.6 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Mercedes C class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes C class, so Audi A4 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 9400 | |
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