Mercedes C class 2013 vs Audi A4 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 41 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 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.9 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 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 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 440'000 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 Audi A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A5, Audi A7 | |
| 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 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
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`235 | 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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