Audi S4 2011 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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 | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Audi S4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S4 engine produces 102 HP more power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 60 NM less than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Audi S4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 4.0 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S4 consumes 4.1 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 615 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1280 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi S4 is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi S4 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 480 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.22 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S4 is 0.28 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`255 | 2`195 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 14 800 | 26 000 | |
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