Audi A4 2011 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 4 HP less power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 20 NM more than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 8.1 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 2.8 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 420 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A4) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A5, Audi Q5 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B 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. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2013 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes C klase 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 480 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.22 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.18 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 26 800 | |
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