2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A4
2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Classvs. Audi A4
If you’ve been performing luxury sedan comparisons in order to find your next vehicle, odds are you’ve taken a look at the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A4. After all, both are created by well-respected automakers known for their high-end features. Yet, how does the C-Class vs. A4 match up in performance, safety, and technology? Find out more as Fletcher Jones Imports puts these Mercedes-Benz vs. Audi models head-to-head for the benefit of Las Vegas car shoppers.
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
VS |
Audi A4 |
| 2.0L Inline-4 turbo |
Engines |
2.0L four-cylinder |
| 255 hp |
Horsepower |
201 hp |
| 273 lb-ft |
Torque |
236 lb-ft |
| Yes |
Standard Cabin Fragrance System |
No |
| Yes |
Ventilated Front Seats |
No |
| 12.3-inches |
Driver Information Display |
7-inches |
C-Class vs. A4: Engine Specs
In this luxury sedan comparison, you’ll find that while the C-Class or Audi A4 both offer a version of a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine, the C-Class pulls ahead in output and acceleration:
2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- Horsepower: 255 hp
- Torque: 273 lb-ft
- Acceleration (0-60mph): 5.7 seconds
2021 Audi A4
- Horsepower: 201 hp
- Torque: 236 lb-ft
- Acceleration (0-60mph): 6.3 seconds
What’s more, the C-Class offers smoother and more precise shifting thanks to its 9G-TRONIC® automatic transmission with shift paddles, while the Audi A4 only gets a 7-speed transmission.
C-Class vs. A4: Safety Features
A pre-collision system comes standard in the C-Class or A4, but the C-Class does still offer some safety features and driver assist that you won’t find in the Audi, such as:
- ATTENTION ASSIST® driver attention monitor- using over 70 parameters, this feature learns your driving habits and alerts you when you’re starting to lose focus.
- Crosswind Assist- protects you from getting blown into other lanes by strong lateral gusts.
- Blind Spot Assist with Exit Warning Assist- alerts you if a driver is in your blind spot, and can also alert you if a car, pedestrian, or cyclist appears in your blind spot while parked so they aren’t hit by an opening door.
C-Class vs. A4: Technology Features
Safety features aside, you’ll find that the C-Class features more technology appointments and some more upscale options, like the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. The Audi A4 only offers a 7-inch driver information display as standard. Other technologies featured inside the C-Class include:
- 10.25-inch high-resolution center display
- FrontBass system
- HD Radio™ receiver
- Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ smartphone integration
Climb Into the New C-Class Near North Las Vegas
If you want to get behind the wheel of a Mercedes-Benz for a proper Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A4 comparison, you can schedule a test drive today at Fletcher Jones Imports. We have numerous C-Class models available, and we’re just a short drive from Pahrump and Summerlin.
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