Audi A4 2015 vs Mercedes C class 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 10 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 4.6 | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A4 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A4 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 504 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`145 kg | 2`195 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 600 | 16 000 | |
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