Mercedes C class 2018 vs Audi A4 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes C class) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A4) 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 | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 480 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5 seconds | 5.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 61 HP more power than Audi A4, but torque is 120 NM less than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 5.5 | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 2.8 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 420 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.49 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 5 cm shorter than the Audi A4, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes C class is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1510 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`310 kg | 2`320 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 18 000 | 13 200 | |
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