Mercedes C class 2001 vs Audi A4 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 354 HP | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 134 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.9 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.5 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 2.3 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 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 450 km with real consumption | 640 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: | 350'000 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 | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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, 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`200 kg | 2`030 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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