Audi A4 2004 vs Mercedes C class 2007

	Audi A4 2004 - 2007	Mercedes C class 2007 - 2011
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
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:	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
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)

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	no data
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.
Gross weight (kg):	2`040	no data

Safety:	no data
Quality:	above average	low
	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
Average price (€):	2800	4400
Pros and Cons:	Audi A4 has timing belt engine more full fuel tank mileage fewer faults lower price	Mercedes C klase has timing chain engine more power more dynamic
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Audi A4 2004 vs Mercedes C class 2007

Performance

Fuel consumption

Drive type

Engines

Dimensions