Audi A4 Avant (2004 – 2007) vs Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors (2004 – 2007): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 272 hp against 256 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.4 s against 6.6 s. The Audi A4 Avant uses less fuel, from 5.7 L/100 km against 6.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,360 kg against 1,410 kg. At 4,587 mm, the Audi A4 Avant is 58 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors.
| Specification |
Audi
A4 Avant
2004 – 2007
|
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse and predecessors
2004 – 2007
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2007 | 2004 – 2007 |
| Body style | Avant · Estate / wagon | — |
| Variants | 28 | 28 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 102 – 256 hp | 122 – 272 hp |
| Torque | 148 – 450 Nm | 220 – 415 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.6 – 13.0 s | 6.4 – 11.9 s |
| Top speed | 187 – 249 km/h | 203 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.7 – 10.7 L/100 km | 6.1 – 10.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,587 mm | 4,526 – 4,529 mm |
| Width | 1,773 mm | 1,727 mm |
| Height | 1,427 mm | 1,425 – 1,427 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,715 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,360 – 1,705 kg | 1,410 – 1,630 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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