Mercedes C class 2013 vs Audi A4 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 27 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 9.3 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 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes C klase 2013 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes C klase 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 2 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 490 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Audi A4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`070 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Audi A4 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 200 | 17 200 | |
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