Audi A4 Avant (1996 – 2001) vs Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse T-Modell (1997 – 2000): specs compared
Both offer around 193 hp at most. The Audi A4 Avant is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.4 s against 8.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 237 km/h against 233 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 6.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,175 kg against 1,335 kg.
| Specification |
Audi
A4 Avant
1996 – 2001
|
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse T-Modell
1997 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1996 – 2001 | 1997 – 2000 |
| Body style | Avant · Estate / wagon | T-modell · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 27 | 22 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 193 hp | 88 – 197 hp |
| Torque | 140 – 391 Nm | 135 – 300 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.4 – 15.0 s | 8.4 – 17.3 s |
| Top speed | 172 – 237 km/h | 166 – 233 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.3 – 10.9 L/100 km | 6.2 – 10.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,481 mm | 4,521 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,461 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Curb weight | 155 – 1,505 kg | 140 – 1,445 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.