Audi A4 2011 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| 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: | 143 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 23 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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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 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A4 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| 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) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A4) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| 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 Audi A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Seat Exeo | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A 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. | |||
| Audi A4 2011 2.0 engine: This diesel engine is essentially a more efficient version of the well-known CAGA engine. The life of its piezo injectors depends heavily on the quality of the fuel used.
The timing belt is replaced at ... More about Audi A4 2011 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi A4 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A4 is 9 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 6 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 485 litres | |
| Audi A4 has 5 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Audi A4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`185 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes C class, so Audi A4 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 200 | 6000 | |
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