Audi S4 2019 vs Mercedes C class 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi S4) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mercedes C class) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 347 HP | 390 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 seconds | 4.7 seconds | |
| Audi S4 engine produces 43 HP less power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 180 NM more than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Audi S4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 9.3 | |
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The Audi S4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S4 consumes 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Audi S4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 465 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Audi S4 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.70 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: | 420 litres | 480 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Audi S4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| 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: | 2`315 kg | 2`225 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`780 kg | 1`630 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 535 kg | 595 kg | |
| Audi S4 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem less than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | no data | 24 200 | |
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