2018 Audi A4 vs. 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Performance

Under the hood of the 2018 Audi A4, you’ll find a 2.0L turbo inline-4 engine that’s capable of 190 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque. Suited for both urban and rural settings, the A4 earns an EPA-estimated 27 mpg city/37 mpg highway rating. The 2018 Mercedes-Benz C 300 also houses a turbo 4-cylinder, but produces 241 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque. In the fuel economy department, the C 300 Sedan offers a comparable EPA-estimated 24 mpg city/33 mpg highway rating—impressive considering its output.

Handling Features

The A4 and C-Class offer a few similar features to keep you in control, such as electric power steering, a multi-mode drive program, and independent front/rear suspension. Only the C-Class, however, offers a 9G-TRONIC^® 9-speed transmission. This unique machine allows San Diego drivers to change gears manually via the steering wheel-mounted shift paddles. Compared to other automatics in its segment, the 9G-TRONIC^® is quicker on the uptake, changing gears also imperceptibly.

Cabin Luxuries

At the wheel of the Audi A4 Sedan, you’ll have a variety of cutting-edge amenities at your fingertips, including a central display, power-adjustable front seats, Bluetooth^®* connectivity, and an SD card reader. When it comes to cabin luxuries, however, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class not only includes all of those features, it also holds a few aces of its own. The following amenities are standard equipment for the C-Class, but are either optional or unavailable for the Audi A4:

• Keyless Ignition and Entry: SmartKey^® lets you unlock your doors selectively, while KEYLESS START^® revs up the engine with the push of a button.
• Driver Memory Settings: The power-adjustable driver’s seat includes a convenient three-position memory system for the seat, side mirrors, and steering column.
• HD Radio^™: Subscription-free and included at no extra cost, HD Radio^™ offers additional AM and FM stations in crystal-clear quality.
• Emergency Telematics: Unlike the A4, the C-Class comes equipped with a slew of emergency telematics services (mbrace^® Connect), such as remote vehicle access, stolen vehicle location, and emergency SOS.