Mercedes C class 2004 vs Audi A4 2001

	Mercedes C class 2004 - 2007	Audi A4 2001 - 2004
Gearbox:	Automatic	Manual
Engine:	1.8 Petrol	2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive:	Timing chain	Timing chain and belt
Performance
Power:	143 HP	130 HP
Torque:	220 NM	195 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	9.9 seconds	9.9 seconds
	Mercedes C class engine produces 13 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Audi A4.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	8.4	7.9
Real fuel consumption:	9.0 l/100km	8.5 l/100km
	The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity:	62 litres	70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	730 km in combined cycle	880 km in combined cycle
	980 km on highway	1180 km on highway
	680 km with real consumption	820 km with real consumption
	Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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
Average engine lifespan:	440'000 km	420'000 km
	Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:	13 years	8 years
Engine spread:	Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK	Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6
	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 2004 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 2004 1.8 engine
Dimensions
Length:	4.53 m	4.55 m
Width:	1.73 m	1.77 m
Height:	1.43 m	1.43 m
	Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 2 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:	no data	445 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):	1`500	1`860

Safety:	no data
Quality:	below average	above average
	Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably better
Average price (€):	2600	1800
Rating in user reviews:	7.4/10	7.2/10
Pros and Cons:	Mercedes C klase has more power longer expected engine lifespan more wide spread and longer produced engine	Audi A4 has lower fuel consumption more full fuel tank mileage fewer faults lower price
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Mercedes C class 2004 vs Audi A4 2001

Performance

Fuel consumption

Drive type

Engines

Dimensions