Mercedes C class 2007 vs Audi A4 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 4 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes C class consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
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 2007 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 2007 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes C class is 10 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 490 litres | |
| Mercedes C class has 5 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.84 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.56 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): | no data | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 (€): | 4200 | 5600 | |
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