Mercedes C class 2011 vs Audi A4 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 14 HP less power than Audi A4, but torque is 40 NM more than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.0 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 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 440'000 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 Mercedes C class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A5, Audi A7 | |
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2011 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes C klase 2011 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes C class is 11 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.6 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Mercedes C class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`250 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 9000 | |
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