Audi A4 2015 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
| Audi A4 engine produces 20 HP more power than Mercedes C class, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 5.8 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 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 Audi A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A5, Audi Q5, Audi Q3 | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A 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 class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 is 4 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 481 litres | 480 litres | |
| Audi A4 has 1 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.22 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`890 | 2`115 | |
| 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 (€): | 17 000 | 28 200 | |
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