Mercedes C class 2002 vs Audi A4 2001

 
Mercedes C class
2002 - 2004
Audi A4
2001 - 2002
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 Diesel2.5 Diesel

Performance

Power: 231 HP155 HP
Torque: 540 NM310 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.8 seconds9.4 seconds
Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive.
Mercedes C class engine produces 76 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 230 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.66.8
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Mercedes C class consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 62 litres66 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 810 km in combined cycle970 km in combined cycle
1050 km on highway1200 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: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Front wheel drive (FWD)

Dimensions

Length: 4.53 m4.55 m
Width: 1.73 m1.77 m
Height: 1.41 m1.43 m
Mercedes C class is smaller.
Mercedes C class is 2 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 455 litres445 litres
Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes C class has 10 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 meters11.1 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.3 metres less than that of the Audi A4.
Gross weight (kg): 2`1352`085
Safety:
Quality:
average

above average
Audi A4 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably slightly better
Average price (€): 14001600
Rating in user reviews: 7.9/10 7.2/10
Pros and Cons: Mercedes C klase has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • higher safety
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
Audi A4 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • fewer faults
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