Audi A4 2012 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes C class. Despite the higher power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Mercedes C klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 490 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Audi A4 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| 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 (€): | 17 200 | 15 200 | |
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