2016 Audi A4 vs 2016 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2016 Audi A4

2016 Mercedes-Benz C Class

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Automatic quattro 2.0T Premium

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A4 Automatic quattro 2.0T Premium	21	30	$35,340	$38,000
A4 Automatic quattro 2.0T Premium Plus	21	30	$35,340	$38,000
A4 CVT FrontTrak 2.0T Premium	24	31	$33,388	$35,900
A4 CVT FrontTrak 2.0T Premium Plus	24	31	$33,388	$35,900
A4 Manual quattro 2.0T Premium	22	32	$34,410	$37,000
A4 Manual quattro 2.0T Premium Plus	22	32	$34,410	$37,000
S4 4-Door Sedan Manual Premium Plus	17	26	$45,756	$49,200
S4 4-Door Sedan Manual Prestige	17	26	$45,756	$49,200
S4 4-Door Sedan S Tronic Premium Plus	18	28	$46,686	$50,200
S4 4-Door Sedan S Tronic Prestige	18	28	$46,686	$50,200
allroad 4-Door Wgn Premium	21	28	$39,712	$42,700
allroad 4-Door Wgn Premium Plus	21	28	$39,712	$42,700

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4-Door Sedan AMG C 63 RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
C-Class 4-Door Sedan AMG C 63 RWD	18	25	$60,683	$65,250
C-Class 4-Door Sedan AMG C 63 S RWD	18	25	$68,123	$73,250
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 300 4MATIC	24	31	$38,084	$40,950
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 300 Luxury 4MATIC	24	31	$38,084	$40,950
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 300 Luxury RWD	25	34	$36,224	$38,950
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 300 RWD	25	34	$36,224	$38,950
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 300 Sport 4MATIC	24	31	$38,084	$40,950
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 300 Sport RWD	25	34	$36,224	$38,950
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 350e Luxury RWD	N/A	N/A	$42,306	$45,490
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 350e RWD	N/A	N/A	$42,306	$45,490
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 450 AMG 4MATIC	21	29	$47,244	$50,800

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$35,340

$60,683

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$38,000

$65,250

Monthly Payment Estimate

$633 / month

$1088 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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9.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Audi A4 is still a handsome, strong competitor with solid fuel economy and good power from its lone engine, even as the current generation comes to a close.

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is one very charming luxury car; in AMG trim, it's risen above and beyond Bavarian levels of handling.

TCC Likes

Handling is sharp on sport models
Shift quality (except on CVT)
Still an attractive design

Knockout good looks inside and out
Excellent steering
Improved interior design

TCC Dislikes

CVT is the weakest link
Rearview camera option on some models
Drive select can be skipped

Very near the E-Class in price
COMAND infotainment continues to lag
Back seat isn't much more usable

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.5

55.3

Second Leg Room (in)

35.2

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

41.7

Second Head Room (in)

37.5

37.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.3

Front Head Room (in)

40.9

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

185.1

187

Height, Overall (in)

56.2

56.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.1

60.9

Wheelbase (in)

110.6

111.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.9

72.4

Track Width, Front (in)

61.6

63.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.4

12.6

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

15.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

14.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P245/45HR17

P245/40ZR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

STDTR

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45HR17

P265/40ZR18

Rear Tire Order Code

STDTR

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3693

3856

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 8

18 X 9.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 8

18 X 8.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

180

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1500

479 @ 1750

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

4.0 L/243

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

220 @ 4450

469 @ 5500

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

4.34

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.85

2.82

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.92

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.89

Trans Order Code

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.73

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.82

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi A4

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Body Style

quattro Sedan

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.1 (Est)

8.8

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

4.0

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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