Audi A4 2003 vs Mercedes C class 2002

 
Audi A4
2003 - 2004
Mercedes C class
2002 - 2004
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.8 Petrol1.8 Petrol

Performance

Power: 190 HP143 HP
Torque: 240 NM220 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.3 seconds9.7 seconds
Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive.
Audi A4 engine produces 47 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.48.4
Real fuel consumption: 9.7 l/100km8.7 l/100km
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Audi A4 consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Fuel tank capacity: 66 litres62 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 700 km in combined cycle730 km in combined cycle
900 km on highway980 km on highway
680 km with real consumption710 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)Rear wheel drive (RWD)

Audi A4 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential.

Dimensions

Length: 4.55 m4.53 m
Width: 1.77 m1.73 m
Height: 1.43 m1.43 m
Audi A4 is larger.
Audi A4 is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 445 litresno data
Turning diameter: 11.1 meters10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class.
Gross weight (kg): 2`0251`500
Safety:
Quality:
above average

below average
Audi A4 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably better
Average price (€): 20001600
Rating in user reviews: 7.2/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons: Audi A4 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • has 4x4 drive
  • fewer faults
Mercedes C klase has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • higher safety
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
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