Audi A4 2001 vs Mercedes C class 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 10 HP more power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 30 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): | 8.5 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 7.9 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 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes C class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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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): | 2`175 | 1`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 (€): | 1800 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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