Mercedes C class 2007 vs Audi A4 2004

	Mercedes C class 2007 - 2011	Audi A4 2004 - 2007
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	2.1 Diesel	2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive:	Timing chain	Timing belt
	Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.
Performance
Power:	170 HP	140 HP
Torque:	400 NM	320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	8.9 seconds	9.9 seconds
	Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 30 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	5.9	5.8
Real fuel consumption:	6.4 l/100km	6.8 l/100km
	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 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes C class consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity:	66 litres	70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	1110 km in combined cycle	1200 km in combined cycle
	1370 km on highway	1520 km on highway
	1030 km with real consumption	1020 km with real consumption
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)

Engines
Engine production duration:	8 years	5 years
Engine spread:	Used also on Mercedes E klase	Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A3
	In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:	4.60 m	4.59 m
Width:	1.77 m	1.77 m
Height:	1.46 m	1.43 m
	Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class and Audi A4 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:	no data	442 litres
Turning diameter:	10.8 meters	11.1 meters
	The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.3 metres less than that of the Audi A4.
Gross weight (kg):	no data	2`040

Safety:		no data
Quality:	low	above average
	Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€):	4200	3000
Pros and Cons:	Mercedes C klase has timing chain engine more power more dynamic	Audi A4 has timing belt engine more full fuel tank mileage fewer faults lower price
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Mercedes C class 2007 vs Audi A4 2004

Performance

Fuel consumption

Drive type

Engines

Dimensions