Audi A4 2012 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
| Audi A4 and Mercedes C class have the same engine power, but Audi A4 torque is 10 NM less than Mercedes C class. Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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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 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1340 km in combined cycle | 1370 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 1600 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 1080 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) | |
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2011 2.1 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM651 is a 1.8–2.2-liter diesel engine used in models such as the 180 CDI and 200 CDI. It is known for good efficiency and strong durability, and well-maintained engines often exceed 400,000–500,000 km. The design includes a cast-iron cylinder block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a combined timing drive that ... More about Mercedes C klase 2011 2.1 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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1430 litres | 1500 litres | |
| 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: | 2`110 kg | 2`155 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`540 kg | 1`615 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 570 kg | 540 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 6800 | |
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