Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 51 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 170 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.9
8.7
Real fuel consumption:
8.0 l/100km
8.4 l/100km
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
780 km in combined cycle
750 km in combined cycle
1010 km on highway
1030 km on highway
770 km with real consumption
780 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Audi A4 2001: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential.
Dimensions
Length:
4.54 m
4.55 m
Width:
1.73 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.43 m
Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 1 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 2 cm lower.
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.
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
