Luxury brands set the standard for the automotive industry, respected and admired for seamless performance and all the best in safety, innovation, and comforts. Each luxury brand has its own fan base, and Mercedes-Benz and Audi are two of the biggest luxury brand names in the industry. Check out our 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs 2018 Audi A4 comparison to see how the two brands stack up.
Drivers looking to drive luxury without breaking budget will find the affordable price tags of both the C-Class and A4 highly appealing. The C-Class has an immediate advantage, since it offers three body styles as opposed to the A4's two styles. The C-Class also delivers more exhilarating performance, producing over 20 more horsepower than the A4. Both models are equipped with advanced all-wheel drive systems to ensure control and confidence in rough road conditions.
2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
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2018 Audi A4 |
$40,250* | Starting MSRP | $36,000 |
Sedan, Coupe, & Cabriolet | Available Body Styles | Sedan Sports-Wagon |
275 horsepower | Max Horsepower | 252 horsepower |
4MATIC® Intelligent AWD | All-Wheel Drive | Quattro AWD with Ultra System |
*MSRP does/does not include transportation charge. Excludes options, taxes, title, registration, [and dealer prep]. Options, model availability, and price may vary. [See dealer for details.]
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is available in three body styles—coupe, sedan, and cabriolet—to provide drivers with plenty of style and performance options. The three C-Class styles are discussed below including model configurations, pricing information, and output specs.
2018 C-Class Sedan | Models: C 300, C 300 4MATIC®, and C 350e Plug-in Hybrid. Starting MSRP range: $40,250-$47,900*. Max output: 241 hp and 273 lb-ft torque for the gas models and combined 275 hp and 443 lb-ft torque for the hybrid model. Max acceleration rate: 0-60 MPH in 5.8 seconds.
2018 C-Class Coupe | Models: C 300 and C 300 4MATIC®. Starting MSRP range: $43,200-$45,200*. Max output: 241 hp and 273 lb-ft torque. Max acceleration rate: 0-60 MPH in 5.9 seconds.
2018 C-Class Cabriolet | Models: C 300 and C 300 4MATIC®. Starting MSRP range: $51,200-$53,200*. Max output: 241 hp and 273 lb-ft torque. Max acceleration rate: 0-60 MPH in 6.3 seconds.
*MSRP does/does not include transportation charge. Excludes options, taxes, title, registration, [and dealer prep]. Options, model availability, and price may vary. [See dealer for details.]