2012 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2012 Audi S4
To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz C and 2012 Audi S4 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (454 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2012 Audi S4. (333 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi S4.
Because 2012 Audi S4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi S4 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi S4. (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi S4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | 2012 Audi S4 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model | C | S4 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4724 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2766 mm | 2809 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 64 L |
