Mercedes C class 2007 vs Audi A4 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 24 HP more power than Audi A4, but torque is 75 NM less than Audi A4. Despite the higher power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 2.5 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 375 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 380'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A5, Audi Q5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Audi A4 2008 2.0 engine: The engine is widely criticized for excessive oil consumption, which is one of the most common complaints from owners. This issue, partially addressed by the manufacturer by the end of 2011, persists in high-mileage engines. The primary solution is ... More about Audi A4 2008 2.0 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`060 | |
| 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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