amg8451

I was looking to lease a new C300. Then I started thinking what about the new Audi A4? I can lease the C300 for pretty cheap. $3500 down at $317 per month for 39 months, car MSRP is close to $38,000. With discounts the car is being sold for a litle over $34,000 compared to the MB online lease special this is a lot less. But then I thought, well the A4's are pretty nice also. Their current lease promo is a lot less then what is MB's is so I think that I can get a better price on an Audi. I have been doing a lot of research on the Audi but I have never owned one (had lots of MB). So I'm not sure if it's even worth looking at. What do you guys think? thanks

amm0409

I would almost go with the Audi because there are not alot of upgrades to choose from on the new c-class. The body kits suck, there are no superchargers or turborchargers and the upgrades are way over priced just because of the name mercedes. If I had to choose again, I would go with a BMW 3 series because there are endless options to choose from. Put it this way, Is there a c-class black series (No). Back in 1990 at least mercedes had a 190E evo II that was wide body like there DTM cars. The new c-class DTM car is awesome and why companies have not produced great options for this car is staggering.

MB300AMG

you do realise he is talking about a LEASE?

eminnet

I am new (1.5 year) to MERCEDES BENZ but owned Audi's for last 20 years.
Go for Audi.

ree

I would go for the Mercedes!! Great looking car and much better build quality. We had a similiar discussion over at germancarzone:

http://www.germancarzone.com/pit-gen...r-quality.html

http://www.germancarzone.com/c-class...9-audi-a4.html

Maybe this can help you…neverthless I would go to the dealer, make a testdrive etc…

peabers

As you've said, you owned lots of Mercs. Maybe it's time to try another brand. . My personal opinion of Audi is not very high because we've had two A4's in the past 1998-2006 with some reliability isssues. All of the problems were electrical or cosmetic. However, I understand that those years were Audi's dark ages.

Have you considered the BMW 3-ser as well as the Cadillac CTS?

C300Sport

As always when this question comes up I have to state I have both a 2008 C300 and 2009 A4. The longer I have the Audi the more I have to say...it kinda sucks in comparison. Don't get me wrong, it's not a bad car...the 2.0 is strong and gets good mileage, the styling is great and it has a bit more room out back. There are just sooo many little half-backed things about the car it seems Audi should have put more time into the execution of the car and not just the style. Oh, and the legendary Audi reliablility.....I know the shop manager by name already....ugghhh.
Honestly, if you drive them back to back, I think there is no comparision...

jeffie7

I guess we're talking base optioned C300 and base optioned A4?

No matter what anyone says, it doesn't matter, go to carmax or your local audi and MB dealership and test drive them.

len56

A4 has nicer looking gauges.

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Get the C .



You'll love it. I do and I only test drove it

C300Sport

[QUOTE=len56;3680507]A4 has nicer looking gauges.
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Like I was saying about the little half baked things...The Audi's speedo goes to 180MPH and only covers about 2/3 of a full 360 degree sweep. Therefore, in everyday driving 0-60MPH only covers about 20-25% of the sweep. Way too small to be able to quickly glance and see how fast you are going. Also, the entire instument panel is tilted too far up. You cannot see the bottom portion of the gauges unless you lean up and forward...these are problems discussed in some of the Audi forums. Just seems like the whole car has way too many little issues like this...

kevink2

We test drove both 08's ... both v6's performed well.

It appears new 2010 A4 is only available with 4 cyl turbo, which i found had a rough, cheapish idle.

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AFAIK the C300 v6 is port injected, while both newer Audi engines are direct injected. For the long haul (buyers vs leasers), direct injected engines may have severe fouling of valves and ports at high milage, due to egr and pcv action.

Devastator187

This is a MB forum. Go for the C.

GDawgC220

The never ending question, C-Class, 3-Series or the A4. While we all have our opinions of pros/cons for each model, its YOUR car in the end and what YOU want/like. Test drive both and see which you like better or suits you better. All cars have their issues, some maybe more than others. Both MB and Audi have had their share of problems (electrical, etc). FWIW, my '05 A4 has 125,000 miles on it and aside from normal maintenance, there have been 2 unexpected repairs. It's been quite reliable.

Plus, you're in the w204 forum lol...my money is on more votes for the w204. Of course it would be the opposite if you went to a A4 forum.

nyca

Read the various information on the net about the fouling of intake valves on the audi DFI engines.

hemptation88

I also went thru the same comparison when buying my c, also thought about the 3series.. Went w/ the c cuz Im not really into bmw and in ths case Id rather have the v-6 instead of a turbo charged i4.. Also the base a4 wheels looked so awful atleast for 2009.

BenTrovato

Don't ask a question in a biased forum. Read independent reviews and go DRIVE them both. Whatever anyone tells you, listen to yourself after you've driven both!

I drove both and I've always hated Mercedes but loved Audi. After getting out of the A4, it wasn't the car I always thought it was and the Benz was more than I ever thought it was.

kevink2

It's not limited to Audi. Any DFI with egr and pcv will have crud issues, like Mazda's DFI turbo 2.3L engine.

MBE50003

My sister has the A4 2.0T and I just got the C350.

Different cars IMO. but from the 2 days I've owned the car the fit and finish and the feel of the car is completely different in the mercedes. I don't know if its just the new car, but it feels so solid. Thats the only word I can use to describe it. Sitting inside (to me at least) I feel like I'm in more than an entry level car.

We have owned many mercedes, audi and bmw in my family. Not really biased here, cuz I still have an infatuation with audi.

Glyn M Ruck

The Audi is better finished (if built in Ingolstadt) The Benz is a better drive. Your choice. It's a lease so you don't intend keeping the car. Old Audi's are junk. MBs mellow with age and keep going.

whiteongrey

If looking at Audi - get VW save thousands and have more or less same car as A4.

GDawgC220

Yes, because they're so similar.

C300Sport

They are similar but I would say this is really only true with the new CC.

fattysnax

The A4 2.0T Premium (base) and the C300 Sport (base, just ipod option) were my two final choices.

Materials, fit and finish were nicer in the A4. The base A4 has black trim around the windows which differentiates it between the higher trims; the C looks the same regardless of trim. This may not matter to you but looking at both cars in white, the C just looks more expensive with the chrome/silver bits. The A4 looked very "base" model.

I ended up with the C because the A4 without the sport suspension setup has a very "floaty" ride. The C felt lower (because it is) and more planted on the ground. Unfortunately, neither car handles like my old Subaru