Audi A4 2015 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 252 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 68 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi Q7, Volkswagen Touareg | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2013 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes C klase 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 504 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1510 litres | |
| Audi A4 has 14 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`130 kg | 2`100 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Audi A4 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| 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 (€): | 12 400 | 16 200 | |
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