Audi S4 Sedan vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan

Audi S4 Sedan

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

Audi S4 Sedan

The Audi S4 Sedan pairs strong V6 power and AWD traction with five-seat practicality, making it a confident choice for growing families and road trips. It delivers quick acceleration and efficient-for-its-class consumption, though cargo space and track-day performance aren’t its focus.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety7.4 L/100kmAWD

Car B

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan

A powerful petrol, front-wheel-drive C-Class Sedan that mixes five-seat practicality with brisk performance and a large 540 L trunk. It suits growing families and road trips while offering good value in its segment.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety422 hp

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Usage fit

Family 63 / 65

City 47 / 48

Budget / value 55 / 58

Road trip 57 / 55

Performance 40 / 40

Cargo 26 / 30

Practical 44 / 46

Premium 53 / 53

Winter 66 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi S4 Sedan · Orange = Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi S4 Sedan Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan

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Pros & cons

Audi S4 Sedan

Strong V6 output (354 hp, 500 Nm) with 4.6 s 0–100 km/h for confident passing
AWD traction adds assurance in winter and mixed conditions
Five seats and a 480 L trunk fit growing-family and road-trip needs
Efficient for its class at 7.4 combined and good value in its segment
Sedan body and 480 L trunk limit cargo flexibility versus SUVs and wagons
Not aimed at hardcore performance driving despite its power
No third-row option; seats five only
Price around 53,000 may stretch tighter budgets

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan

422 hp and 5.5 s 0–100 km/h for confident passing and on-ramps.
Roomy 540 L trunk and five seats suit growing families and road trips.
7.9 L/100 km combined is efficient for its class given the performance.
$45,000 pricing delivers good value in its segment for this output.
Front-wheel drive may not satisfy buyers seeking AWD traction or rear-drive dynamics.
Sedan body limits cargo flexibility for bulky items despite the large boot.
Petrol-only powertrain with no hybrid or EV option.
Still priced in premium territory versus mainstream family sedans.

Verdict

Pick Audi S4 Sedan if…

Best fuel economy

Audi S4 Sedan uses 7.4 L/100km vs 7.9 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan if…

More power

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan puts out 422 hp vs 354 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi S4 Sedan

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan

Verdict

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