Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 80 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 190 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.4
7.1
Real fuel consumption:
5.6 l/100km
7.9 l/100km
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Audi A4 is 6 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A4 is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
390 litres
470 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
1250 litres
1384 litres
Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 80 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes C class (by 134 litres).
Turning diameter:
11.1 meters
10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class.
Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably better