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):
no data
5.7
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Engine production duration:
20 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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.59 m
4.70 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.83 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.43 m
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.
Audi A4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes C class, so Audi A4 quality could be a bit better.
