Mercedes C class 2013 vs Audi A4 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 61 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes C klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
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): | 2`135 | 2`260 | |
| 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 (€): | 26 200 | 32 000 | |
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