Mercedes C class 2013 vs Audi A4 2015

 
Mercedes C class
2013 -
Audi A4
2015 - 2019
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.1 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming belt
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.

Performance

Power: 170 HP190 HP
Torque: 400 NM400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.8 seconds7.7 seconds
Mercedes C class engine produces 20 HP less power than Audi A4, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.54.1
Real fuel consumption: 6.3 l/100km6.6 l/100km
By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes C class consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.

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

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km420'000 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: 14 years9 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klaseInstalled on at least 4 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A5, Audi Q5, 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 m4.73 m
Width: 1.81 m1.84 m
Height: 1.44 m1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 4 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 480 litres481 litres
Mercedes C class has 1 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4.
Turning diameter: 11.22 metersno data
Gross weight (kg): 2`1351`890
Safety:
The Audi A4 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
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 (€): 28 00017 000
Pros and Cons: Mercedes C klase has
  • timing chain engine
  • fewer faults
Audi A4 has
  • timing belt engine
  • more power
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • better safety assist technologies
  • lower price
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