Mercedes C class 2013 vs Audi A4 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 34 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes C class consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 510 km with real consumption | 710 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) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A4) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A3, Audi Q3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 8 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 460 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes C class has 20 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: | 11.22 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`990 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 25 400 | 28 400 | |
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