Audi A4 2001 vs Mercedes C class 2000

 
Audi A4
2001 - 2004
Mercedes C class
2000 - 2004
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.9 Diesel2.1 Diesel

Performance

Power: 100 HP143 HP
Torque: 250 NM315 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.1 seconds10.3 seconds
Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving.
Audi A4 engine produces 43 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 65 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.46.2
Real fuel consumption: 5.9 l/100km6.3 l/100km
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres62 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1290 km in combined cycle1000 km in combined cycle
1550 km on highway1310 km on highway
1180 km with real consumption980 km with real consumption
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD)

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): 1`9251`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
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • fewer faults
Mercedes C klase has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • higher safety
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
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