Audi S4 2011 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi S4) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes C class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 333 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Audi S4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S4 engine produces 197 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Audi S4 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 4.8 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S4 consumes 3.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S4 could require 540 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 1370 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1600 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Mercedes C klase 2011 2.1 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM651 is a 1.8–2.2-liter diesel engine used in models such as the 180 CDI and 200 CDI. It is known for good efficiency and strong durability, and well-maintained engines often exceed 400,000–500,000 km. The design includes a cast-iron cylinder block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a combined timing drive that ... More about Mercedes C klase 2011 2.1 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi S4 is larger, but lower. Audi S4 is 11 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 6 cm wider, while the height of Audi S4 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1430 litres | 1500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S4 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Audi S4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`320 kg | 2`155 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`750 kg | 1`615 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 570 kg | 540 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 26 800 | 6600 | |
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