Audi A4 2004 vs Mercedes C class 2007

	Audi A4 2004 - 2007	Mercedes C class 2007 - 2011
Gearbox:	Manual	Automatic
Engine:	2.0 Diesel	2.1 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:	140 HP	170 HP
Torque:	320 NM	400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	9.7 seconds	8.4 seconds
	Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 30 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	5.7	6.6
Real fuel consumption:	6.8 l/100km	7.0 l/100km
	The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Fuel tank capacity:	70 litres	66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	1220 km in combined cycle	1000 km in combined cycle
	1550 km on highway	1290 km on highway
	1020 km with real consumption	940 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
Engine production duration:	5 years	8 years
Engine spread:	Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A3	Used also on Mercedes E klase
	In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:	4.59 m	4.58 m
Width:	1.77 m	1.77 m
Height:	1.43 m	1.45 m
	Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 and Mercedes C class are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:	460 litres	475 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down	833 litres	no data
	Audi A4 has 15 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class.
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`980	no data

Safety:	no data
Quality:	above average	low
	Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€):	2800	5600
Pros and Cons:	Audi A4 has timing belt engine lower fuel consumption more full fuel tank mileage fewer faults lower price	Mercedes C klase has timing chain engine more power more dynamic
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Audi A4 2004 vs Mercedes C class 2007

Performance

Fuel consumption

Drive type

Engines

Dimensions