Mercedes C class 2002 vs Audi A4 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.6 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 9 seconds | |
| Mercedes C class and Audi A4 have the same engine power, but Mercedes C class torque is 10 NM more than Audi A4. Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 | 9.6 | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 2 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 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 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: | 10 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | Used also on 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes C class is 1 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 442 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes C class has 28 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. The Audi A4 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| 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): | 2`215 | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 (€): | 1600 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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