Mercedes C class 2011 vs Audi A4 2008
| Body: | Coupe | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes C class engine produces 4 HP less power than Audi A4, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A4) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes C class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Used also on Audi TT | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2011 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes C klase 2011 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 11 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 490 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Mercedes C class has 40 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.6 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Mercedes C class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`970 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 24 800 | 5400 | |
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