Audi A4 B5 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202?

1994–2001 vs 1993–2000 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Boot: A4 B5 440 l, C-Klasa W202 465 l.
Lowest consumption: A4 B5 5.2 l/100 km, C-Klasa W202 5.9 l/100 km.
Power: A4 B5 66–142 kW, C-Klasa W202 55–225 kW.
Standard equipment: A4 B5 15 items (Basis), C-Klasa W202 16 items (Classic).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A4 B51994–2001 · 14 engines · Basis, Ambiente, Ambition, S lineSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W2021993–2000 · 10 engines · Classic, Esprit, Elegance, SportSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A4 B51994–2001no listings	Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W2021993–2000no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,479 mm	Length4,487 mm
Width	Width1,733 mm	Width1,720 mm
Height	Height1,415 mm–1,428 mm	Height1,414 mm–1,450 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,617 mm	Wheelbase2,690 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume390 l–440 l	Trunk volume430 l–465 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,170 kg–1,540 kg	Curb weight1,280 kg–1,590 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank62 l	Fuel tank62 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1994–2001	Production years1993–2000
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines10
Power	Power66–142 kW (90–193 hp)	Power55–225 kW (75–306 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.8	Displacement (l)1.8–4.3
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 110	Lowest consumption5.9 l/100 km · C 220 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.8 s · 1.8 T 180 quattro	Best 0–100 km/h6.5 s · C 43 AMG
Top speed	Top speed232 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Classic
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim15 · Basis	Items in the base trim16 · Classic
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · Ambition	Items in the top trim22 · Elegance
Equipment · Comfort4 · 4
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 1
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 4
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A4 B5 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202?

Length: Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202 4,487 mm, Audi A4 B5 4,479 mm (a 8 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,690 vs 2,617 mm. Boot: 465 vs 440 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A4 B5 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202?

The most frugal Audi A4 B5 uses 5.2 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 110); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202 5.9 l/100 km (C 220 CDI).

Which is more powerful — Audi A4 B5 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202?

The strongest Audi A4 B5 makes 142 kW (193 hp) (2.8 V6 quattro); the strongest Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202 225 kW (306 hp) (C 43 AMG).

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