2011 Audi A4 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC
To start off, both 2011 Audi A4 and 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2011 Audi A4. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC weights approximately 1100 kg more than 2011 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Audi A4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A4 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC (351 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi A4. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi A4 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC | |
| Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A4 | CLC |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4704 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1829 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2809 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 62 L |
