2020 Audi A4 vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2020 Audi A4

2020 Mercedes-Benz C Class

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Premium 40 TFSI

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A4 Sedan Premium 40 TFSI	27	35	$35,156	$37,400
A4 Sedan Premium 45 TFSI quattro	24	32	$38,447	$40,900
A4 Sedan Premium Plus 40 TFSI	27	35	$35,156	$37,400
A4 Sedan Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro	24	32	$38,447	$40,900
A4 Sedan Prestige 40 TFSI	27	35	$35,156	$37,400
A4 Sedan Prestige 45 TFSI quattro	24	32	$38,447	$40,900
A4 allroad Premium 2.0 TFSI quattro	23	31	$41,924	$44,600
A4 allroad Premium Plus 2.0 TFSI quattro	23	31	$41,924	$44,600
A4 allroad Prestige 2.0 TFSI quattro	23	31	$41,924	$44,600
S4 Premium 3.0 TFSI quattro	20	27	$46,907	$49,900
S4 Premium Plus 3.0 TFSI quattro	20	27	$46,907	$49,900
S4 Prestige 3.0 TFSI quattro	20	27	$46,907	$49,900

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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

$35,156

$60,865

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$37,400

$64,750

Monthly Payment Estimate

$623 / month

$1079 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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7.3

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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

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

35.7

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.4

35.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.5

51.7

Front Head Room (in)

37.3

38.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

54.8

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

56.2

55.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.2

61.3

Wheelbase (in)

111

111.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.7

71.3

Track Width, Front (in)

61.9

63.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.2

3.6

Length, Overall (in)

187.5

184.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

8.8

Brakes

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

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4

14.2

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.3

17.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.1

39.7

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

R02

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/50HR17

P245/40HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

R02

Front Tire Size

P225/50HR17

P225/45HR18

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3417

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Engine

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

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

188 @ 4200

385 @ 6100

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

3.24

Trans Order Code

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.39

0.86

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

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

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.75

4.80

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi A4 Sedan

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Body Style

Sedan

4MATIC Cabriolet

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Strut

Emissions

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

6.0

8.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

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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