Audi A4 engine produces 34 HP less power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes C class.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.4
7.1
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A4 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 195 litres more fuel.
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.