Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Audi A4
Overview | |
Years produced1996-Present | Years produced1993-Present |
MSRP$39,900 | MSRP$43,550 |
Average price$23,446 | Average price$31,749 |
Listings676 | Listings1419 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryWe’d forgotten just how terrific the Audi A4 can be. The compact luxury sports sedan is over half a decade old now. After a week-long stint in the US equivalent of a 2022 Audi A4 Technik 45 TFSI, we’re reminded of the A4’s fundamental appeal. From its rock-solid structure to its modern technology, nothing about the 2022 A4 telegraphs the car’s age. The A4 remains an excellent choice in a luxury sports sedan. | |
Reviews SummaryThe Mercedes-Benz C-Class was the automaker’s entry-level model, but it needed a new role. Mercedes now has a line of compact cars serving as lower-priced entryways to the brand, so it’s moving the C-Class upmarket. The redesigned 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan borrows design elements from the automaker’s flagship S-Class to entice new-car buyers on a budget who still want the most Mercedes for their money. The C-Class competes against a formidable array of small sports sedans. Like the Mercedes, the Audi A4, the BMW 3 Series, the Lexus IS, and the Volvo S60 are fixtures in this segment, with nameplates that date back at least two decades. The Acura TLX, the Cadillac CT4, and the Infiniti Q50 are newer names that build on their respective brands’ experience in the segment. The Genesis G70 is a relative newcomer from a recently launched brand that’s already managed to impress. The all-new C-Class launches in C300 sedan form, and in Canada, 4Matic all-wheel drive (AWD) is standard while rear-wheel drive (RWD) is not offered. Our test car was a C300 4Matic with a long list of optional equipment. An AMG C43 performance model is also on the way, but it’s not expected to hit showrooms until after the C300, which arrives at dealerships later this spring. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 201 hp I4 | Engine |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower201 hp @ 4200 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City26 | MPG City |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 201 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque236 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | Torque273 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower201 hp @ 4200 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5800 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.0 cu ft | Cargo Space12.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3682 lbs | Curb Weight3825 lbs |
Height56.2 in | Height56.6 in |
Length187.5 in | Length187.0 in |
Width79.6 in | Width80.0 in |
Wheelbase111.0 in | Wheelbase112.8 in |
Maximum Payload1014 lbs | Maximum Payload1202 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1996-Present | 1993-Present |
MSRP | $39,900 | $43,550 |
Average price | $23,446 | $31,749 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | We’d forgotten just how terrific the Audi A4 can be. The compact luxury sports sedan is over half a decade old now. After a week-long stint in the US equivalent of a 2022 Audi A4 Technik 45 TFSI, we’re reminded of the A4’s fundamental appeal. From its rock-solid structure to its modern technology, nothing about the 2022 A4 telegraphs the car’s age. The A4 remains an excellent choice in a luxury sports sedan. | The Mercedes-Benz C-Class was the automaker’s entry-level model, but it needed a new role. Mercedes now has a line of compact cars serving as lower-priced entryways to the brand, so it’s moving the C-Class upmarket. The redesigned 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan borrows design elements from the automaker’s flagship S-Class to entice new-car buyers on a budget who still want the most Mercedes for their money. The C-Class competes against a formidable array of small sports sedans. Like the Mercedes, the Audi A4, the BMW 3 Series, the Lexus IS, and the Volvo S60 are fixtures in this segment, with nameplates that date back at least two decades. The Acura TLX, the Cadillac CT4, and the Infiniti Q50 are newer names that build on their respective brands’ experience in the segment. The Genesis G70 is a relative newcomer from a recently launched brand that’s already managed to impress. The all-new C-Class launches in C300 sedan form, and in Canada, 4Matic all-wheel drive (AWD) is standard while rear-wheel drive (RWD) is not offered. Our test car was a C300 4Matic with a long list of optional equipment. An AMG C43 performance model is also on the way, but it’s not expected to hit showrooms until after the C300, which arrives at dealerships later this spring. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 201 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | AWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 201 hp @ 4200 rpm | |
MPG City | 26 | |
MPG Highway | 34 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 201 hp I4 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque | 236 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | 273 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower | 201 hp @ 4200 rpm | 255 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | |
MPG Highway | 34 | |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.0 cu ft | 12.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3682 lbs | 3825 lbs |
Height | 56.2 in | 56.6 in |
Length | 187.5 in | 187.0 in |
Width | 79.6 in | 80.0 in |
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 112.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 1014 lbs | 1202 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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