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Audi A4 Limousine vs Mercedes C-Class Saloon comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 41,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Limousine or Mercedes C-Class Saloon?

Audi A4 Limousine vs Mercedes C-Class Saloon: Key differences

Audi A4 Limousine

  • a bit cheaper
  • marginally lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • significantly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A4 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Audi A4 Limousine is a bit cheaper – starting at 35,800 £ , while the Mercedes C-Class Saloon costs 41,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,497 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon uses 4.5 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Audi A4 Limousine with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

C-Class Saloon

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon offers significantly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 415 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Audi A4 Limousine takes 5.5 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon delivers substantially more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 620 Nm more.

A4 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A4 Limousine is marginally lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 150 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A4 Limousine offers barely more boot space – 460 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon carries marginally more – 570 kg compared to 540 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C-Class Saloon stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £41,300
C-Class Saloon

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 183 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 11 km
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Mercedes C-Class Saloon

Costs and Consumption
Price
35,800 - 46,600 £
Price
41,300 - 103,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
11 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
121 - 167 g/km
co2
119 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,665 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
4,762 mm
Length
-
Width
1,847 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Height
1,428 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
490 - 540 kg
Payload
485 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 265 HP
Power HP
183 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
270 - 400 Nm
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 195 kW
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Audi A4 Limousine?

The Audi A4 Limousine is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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