Audi A4 2008 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 4 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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: | 350'000 km | 440'000 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: | 5 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi TT | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | |
| 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: | 4.70 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi A4 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A4 is 10 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 6 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 485 litres | |
| Audi A4 has 5 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Audi A4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | 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 (€): | 6200 | 4800 | |
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