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.
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