Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 57 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster.
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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.70 m
4.61 m
Width:
1.83 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.46 m
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.
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.
