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:
140 HP
170 HP
Torque:
320 NM
400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9.9 seconds
8.9 seconds
Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 30 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.8
5.9
Real fuel consumption:
6.8 l/100km
6.4 l/100km
The Mercedes C class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A4 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1200 km in combined cycle
1110 km in combined cycle
1520 km on highway
1370 km on highway
1020 km with real consumption
1030 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Engines
Engine production duration:
5 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A3
Used also on Mercedes E klase
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.59 m
4.60 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 and Mercedes C class are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
442 litres
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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 30 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better
