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Audi Q4 e-tron vs Mercedes C Class Sedan comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (39,600 £ vs 41,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q4 e-tron or Mercedes C Class Sedan?

Audi Q4 e-tron vs Mercedes C Class Sedan: Key differences

Audi Q4 e-tron

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  • very slightly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • a bit more trunk space
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Mercedes C Class Sedan

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Q4 e-tron

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi Q4 e-tron is very slightly cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the Mercedes C Class Sedan costs 41,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,768 £.

As for electric range, the Audi Q4 e-tron offers considerably more range – reaching up to 554 km, about 543 km more than the Mercedes C Class Sedan.

C Class Sedan

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes C Class Sedan offers clearly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 340 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C Class Sedan is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Audi Q4 e-tron takes 5.4 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C Class Sedan delivers markedly more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 341 Nm more.

Q4 e-tron

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, Mercedes C Class Sedan is markedly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 340 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q4 e-tron offers a bit more boot space – 535 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C Class Sedan carries only slightly more – 570 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C Class Sedan sits just ahead overall 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 Sedan

Mercedes C Class Sedan

  • 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 Sedan

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,600 - 58,800 £
Price
41,300 - 103,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 - 17.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
406 - 554 km
Electric Range
11 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
119 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
520 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 515 kg
Payload
485 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 340 HP
Power HP
183 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 250 kW
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Audi Q4 e-tron offered with different drivetrains?

The Audi Q4 e-tron is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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