Mercedes C class 2007 vs Audi A4 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 30 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1550 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 1020 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes E klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class and Audi A4 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 833 litres | |
| Mercedes C class has 15 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.3 metres less than that of the Audi A4. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`115 kg | 1`980 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`535 kg | 1`500 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 580 kg | 480 kg | |
| Mercedes C class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem more than Audi A4. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 2800 | |
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