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
115 HP
Torque:
320 NM
250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9.9 seconds
12.6 seconds
Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 25 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.8
6.7
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A4 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel.
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A3
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes Vito
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
1.46 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 3 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 150 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better
