Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors (2000 – 2004) vs Audi A4 (2001 – 2004): specs compared
Both offer around 218 hp at most. The Audi A4 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 s against 7.7 s. The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 245 km/h. The Audi A4 uses less fuel, from 5.4 L/100 km against 5.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,270 kg against 1,380 kg. At 4,590 mm, the Audi A4 is 61 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse and predecessors
2000 – 2004
|
Audi
A4
2001 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2004 | 2001 – 2004 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 21 | 31 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 117 – 218 hp | 101 – 220 hp |
| Torque | 217 – 400 Nm | 148 – 370 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.7 – 12.3 s | 6.9 – 12.9 s |
| Top speed | 198 – 249 km/h | 190 – 245 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 12.0 L/100 km | 5.4 – 10.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,526 – 4,529 mm | 4,587 – 4,590 mm |
| Width | 1,727 mm | 1,773 mm |
| Height | 1,425 – 1,427 mm | 1,427 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,380 – 1,600 kg | 1,270 – 1,600 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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