Comparison Audi A4 Avant (B5, Typ 8D) 1.9 TDI (90 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202, facelift 1997) C 250 Turbodiesel (150 Hp) 5G-TRONIC
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| Brand: | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | A4 | C-class |
| Generation: | A4 Avant (B5, Typ 8D) | C-class (W202, facelift 1997) |
| Engine / modification: | 1.9 TDI (90 Hp) | C 250 Turbodiesel (150 Hp) 5G-TRONIC |
| Production start: | 1996 year | 1997 year |
| Production end: | 1999 year | 2000 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 7 l/100 km | 8.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 4.4 l/100 km | 5.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 5.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 62 l |
| Power: | 90 hp | 150 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 4400 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 180 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 13.6 sec | 9.9 sec |
| Torque: | 182 Nm @ 2300 rpm. | 280 Nm @ 1800-3600 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | 1Z, AHU, AHH | OM 605 D 25 LA / 605.960 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1896 cm3 | 2497 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.5 l | 7 l |
| Coolant: | 7.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 5 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 19.5 | 22 |
| Piston Stroke: | 95.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 79.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 5 G-TRONIC |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4479 mm | 4516 mm |
| Width: | 1733 mm | 1723 mm |
| Height: | 1417 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2622 mm | 2690 mm |
| Front track: | 1498 mm | 1499 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1479 mm | 1464 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 390 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1250 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Several levers and rods | Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer |
| Max weight: | 1835 kg | 1960 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1285 kg | 1480 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m | |
| Tire size: | 195/65 R15 | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 6J x 15 | 6.5J x 15 |