Audi A4 2001 vs Mercedes C class 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 2 HP more power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 10 NM less than Mercedes C class. Despite the higher power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 11.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 11.3 l/100km | |
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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 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 540 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 540 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: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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 | |
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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 | 455 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Audi A4 has 10 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. This could mean that the Audi A4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| 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`105 | 2`130 | |
| 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 (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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