Mercedes C class 2002 vs Audi A4 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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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 | |
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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 | ||
| 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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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 | |
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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: | 470 litres | 442 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1384 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, 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: | 2`210 kg | 2`230 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 1400 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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