Comparison Mercedes-Benz A-class Coupe (C169) A 180 CDI (109 Hp) Autotronic & Audi A4 Avant (B5, Typ 8D, facelift 1999) 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp) Tiptronic & Audi A4 (B5, Typ 8D, facelift 1999) 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Audi | Audi |
| Model: | A-class | A4 | A4 |
| Generation: | A-class Coupe (C169) | A4 Avant (B5, Typ 8D, facelift 1999) | A4 (B5, Typ 8D, facelift 1999) |
| Engine / modification: | A 180 CDI (109 Hp) Autotronic | 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp) Tiptronic | 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp) quattro Tiptronic |
| Production start: | 2004 year | 1999 year | 1999 year |
| Production end: | 2008 year | 2001 year | 2000 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Combi | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 7 l/100 km | 11.5 l/100 km | 12 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 4.4 l/100 km | 5.8 l/100 km | 6.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 5.2 l/100 km | 7.8 l/100 km | 8.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | 0.31 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 54 l | 62 l | 60 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | ||
| Power: | 109 hp | 150 hp | 150 hp |
| Max power in: | 4200 rpm. | 4000 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 181 km/h | 210 km/h | 212 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 11.1 sec | 10 sec | 10.4 sec |
| Torque: | 250 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm. | 310 Nm @ 1500-3200 rpm. | 310 Nm @ 1500-3200 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | OM 640.940 | AFB, AKN | AFB, AKN |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1991 cm3 | 2496 cm3 | 2496 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.8 l | 5.5 l | 5.5 l |
| Coolant: | 8 l | 8 l | |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | Turbocharging | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 18 | 19.5 | 19.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 92 mm | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 83 mm | 78.3 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 7 Autotronic | 5 Tiptronic | 5 Tiptronic |
| Length: | 3838 mm | 4479 mm | 4479 mm |
| Width: | 1764 mm | 1733 mm | 1733 mm |
| Width with mirrors folded: | 1838 mm | ||
| Width including mirrors: | 1975 mm | ||
| Height: | 1593 mm | 1417 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2568 mm | 2622 mm | 2607 mm |
| Front track: | 1556 mm | 1498 mm | 1498 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1551 mm | 1479 mm | 1477 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 435 l | 390 l | 440 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1370 l | 1250 l | |
| Front suspension: | McPherson | Wishbone | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Suspension with traction connecting levers | Double wishbone |
| Max weight: | 1830 kg | 2010 kg | 2090 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1280 kg | 1460 kg | 1540 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 50 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.95 m | 11.1 m | 11.1 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1500 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 645 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 185/65 R15 | 195/65 R15 | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 6J x 15 | R15 | R15 |