Audi A4 2012 vs Mercedes C class 2011

 
Audi A4
2012 - 2015
Mercedes C class
2011 - 2013
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 Petrol3.5 Petrol

Performance

Power: 272 HP306 HP
Torque: 400 NM370 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.1 seconds6.1 seconds
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): 8.47.1
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.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Rear wheel drive (RWD)

Dimensions

Length: 4.70 m4.61 m
Width: 1.83 m1.77 m
Height: 1.44 m1.46 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 litres485 litres
Audi A4 has 5 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class.
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters10.8 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 data2`210
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 2006000
Pros and Cons: Audi A4 has
  • has 4x4 drive
Mercedes C klase has
  • more power
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
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