Audi A4 (2007 – 2012) vs Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors (2007 – 2011): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 292 hp against 272 hp. The Audi A4 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.4 s against 6.2 s. It uses less fuel, from 4.4 L/100 km against 5.2 L/100 km. At 4,704 mm, the Audi A4 is 122 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors.
| Specification |
Audi
A4
2007 – 2012
|
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse and predecessors
2007 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2007 – 2012 | 2007 – 2011 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 32 | 26 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel, Gas / other | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 120 – 272 hp | 136 – 292 hp |
| Torque | 230 – 4,999 Nm | 230 – 510 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.4 – 10.5 s | 6.2 – 10.5 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 250 km/h | 212 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.4 – 9.4 L/100 km | 5.2 – 11.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,704 mm | 4,582 mm |
| Width | 1,826 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,427 mm | 1,445 – 1,448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,809 mm | 2,761 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,410 – 1,720 kg | 1,410 – 1,700 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.