Mercedes C class 2018 vs Audi A4 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 38 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.4 | |
| Mercedes C class consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 6 cm shorter than the Audi A4, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1495 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`195 kg | 2`125 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 18 000 | 19 200 | |
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