Audi A4 and Mercedes C class have the same engine power, but Audi A4 torque is 10 NM less than Mercedes C class. Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.5
11.1
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A4 consumes 1.6 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 240 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
730 km in combined cycle
550 km in combined cycle
970 km on highway
780 km on highway
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 km
420'000 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:
4 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Audi A6
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK
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:
4.55 m
4.53 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.73 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.43 m
Audi A4 is larger. Audi A4 is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
445 litres
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Turning diameter:
11.1 meters
10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class.
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
