Audi S4 2016 vs Mercedes C class 2018
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Audi S4 is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Mercedes C class has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Audi S4 is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes C class can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes C class also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | 1.5 - 4.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Mercedes C class is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 347 - 354 HP | 122 - 510 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 - 700 NM | 210 - 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 - 4.8 seconds | 4 - 10 seconds | |
| In general, Audi S4 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mercedes C class. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 - 7.5 | 1.6 - 9.9 | |
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Audi S4 petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes C class. On average, Audi S4 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi S4 is 5 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi S4 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S4 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Audi S4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`258 | ~ 2`177 | |
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| Average price (€): | no data | 17 800 | |
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