2020 Audi A4 vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2020 Audi A4

2020 Mercedes-Benz C Class

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Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A4 Premium 40 TFSI	27	35	N/A	N/A
A4 Premium Plus 40 TFSI	27	35	N/A	N/A
A4 Prestige 40 TFSI	27	35	N/A	N/A
A4 allroad Premium 45 TFSI quattro	22	29	N/A	N/A
A4 allroad Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro	22	29	N/A	N/A
A4 allroad Prestige 45 TFSI quattro	22	29	N/A	N/A

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AMG C 43 4MATIC Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Convertible	18	25	$60,865	$64,750
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Coupe	19	27	$54,990	$58,500
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Sedan	19	27	$52,593	$55,950
C-Class AMG C 63 Convertible	17	24	$72,662	$77,300
C-Class AMG C 63 Coupe	17	26	$65,706	$69,900
C-Class AMG C 63 S Convertible	17	24	$79,806	$84,900
C-Class AMG C 63 S Coupe	17	26	$72,850	$77,500
C-Class AMG C 63 S Sedan	18	27	$71,158	$75,700
C-Class AMG C 63 Sedan	18	27	$64,014	$68,100
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Convertible	21	29	$52,593	$55,950
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Coupe	21	30	$45,073	$47,950
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Sedan	23	33	$40,796	$43,400
C-Class C 300 Convertible	21	29	$50,713	$53,950
C-Class C 300 Coupe	22	31	$43,193	$45,950
C-Class C 300 Sedan	24	35	$38,916	$41,400

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Pricing

Invoice Price

N/A

$60,865

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

N/A

$64,750

Monthly Payment Estimate

N/A

$1079 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Audi A4 offers big tech upgrades inside this year.

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is as gorgeous inside as it is outside, and it has moves to match.

TCC Likes

Cleaner lines this year
Improved infotainment
Strong engines with AWD

Have it your way body styles
All of which are gorgeous
Strong powertrain lineup

TCC Dislikes

Conservative style
Gets expensive
AWD guzzles fuel

Manual would be nice
Hefty pricetag
Rear-seat and cargo space just so-so

Fuel Economy

City

27 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

35 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

37.4

35.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.5

51.7

Front Head Room (in)

38.9

38.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

54.8

Second Leg Room (in)

35.7

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.5

71.3

Track Width, Front (in)

61.9

63.1

Length, Overall (in)

186.1

184.8

Height, Overall (in)

56.2

55.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.2

61.3

Wheelbase (in)

111

111.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

3.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

8.8

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4

14.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

12.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.3

17.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.1

39.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P225/50HR17

P245/40HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

STDTR

R02

Front Tire Size

P225/50HR17

P225/45HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

STDTR

R02

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3450

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

420

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

180

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

188 @ 4200

385 @ 6100

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

236 @ 1450

384 @ 2500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

3.0 L/183

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

21 (2019)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

25 (2019)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

18 (2019)

Transmission

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.39

0.86

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.75

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

3.24

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.06

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.51

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.19

5.35

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.23

3.07

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

2.25

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

4MATIC Cabriolet

Vehicle Name

Audi A4

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

6.0

8.4 (2019)

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

2020 Audi A4

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2020 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2020 C-Class is in showrooms
Up to $1,000 off (Sedan)
Lease: From $419/mo. (Sedan)
Finance: 2.99% APR (Sedan)

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