Audi A4 2001 vs Mercedes C class 2004

	Audi A4 2001 - 2004	Mercedes C class 2004 - 2007
Gearbox:	Manual	Automatic
Engine:	2.0 Petrol	1.8 Petrol
Camshaft drive:	Timing chain and belt	Timing chain
Performance
Power:	130 HP	143 HP
Torque:	195 NM	220 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	9.9 seconds	9.9 seconds
	Audi A4 engine produces 13 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Mercedes C class.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	7.9	8.4
Real fuel consumption:	8.5 l/100km	9.0 l/100km
	The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Fuel tank capacity:	70 litres	62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	880 km in combined cycle	730 km in combined cycle
	1180 km on highway	980 km on highway
	820 km with real consumption	680 km with real consumption
	Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

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

Engines
Average engine lifespan:	420'000 km	440'000 km
	Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:	8 years	13 years
Engine spread:	Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6	Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK
	In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect.
Mercedes C klase 2004 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes C klase 2004 1.8 engine
Dimensions
Length:	4.55 m	4.53 m
Width:	1.77 m	1.73 m
Height:	1.43 m	1.43 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 litres	no data
Turning diameter:	11.1 meters	10.8 meters
	The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class.
Gross weight (kg):	1`860	1`500

Safety:		no data
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 (€):	2000	3400
Rating in user reviews:	7.2/10	7.4/10
Pros and Cons:	Audi A4 has lower fuel consumption more full fuel tank mileage fewer faults lower price	Mercedes C klase has more power longer expected engine lifespan more wide spread and longer produced engine
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Audi A4 2001 vs Mercedes C class 2004

Performance

Fuel consumption

Drive type

Engines

Dimensions