Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 134 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 150 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.4
11.5
Real fuel consumption:
10.3 l/100km
13.5 l/100km
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 2.1 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 315 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 3.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
740 km in combined cycle
530 km in combined cycle
670 km with real consumption
450 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)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 km
350'000 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 Audi A4 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
5 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8
Used also on Mercedes SLK
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.55 m
4.53 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.73 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.42 m
Audi A4 is larger. Audi A4 is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
445 litres
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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.
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
