Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 2 HP more power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 10 NM less than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.5
10.8
Audi A4 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
620 km in combined cycle
570 km in combined cycle
820 km on highway
790 km on highway
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 km
480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
5 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire
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
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.
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
