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
9.1 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 0.8 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.8
7.1
Real fuel consumption:
6.8 l/100km
7.9 l/100km
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
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 Mercedes C class engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
5 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A3
Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G 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:
4.59 m
4.54 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.73 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.47 m
Audi A4 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A4 is 5 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 4 cm lower.
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 20 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably better
