Audi A4 2011 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 27 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 140 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): | 5.1 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 2.3 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 345 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes C klase 2011 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes C klase 2011 3.0 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 | |
| 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`210 kg | 2`325 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`640 kg | 1`795 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 570 kg | 530 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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