Built on a rear-wheel drive platform, there is much to look forward to in the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. This newly launched version of the model is expected to turn heads, making it a stiffer battle for the likes of the 2022 Audi A4, and even the Genesis G70 and BMW 3-Series.
The 2022 Audi A4 may deliver a lot in terms of is modern looks, and is seen to be a force to be reckoned with. The question is: does it keep up with the pace for the C-Class? Let us find out.
Design & Style
One of the things you will ever notice once you get inside the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is its high-tech cabin, There is a lot to look forward to in terms of spacious passenger configuration too, thanks to the addition of 2.5 inches to its wheelbase. There are plenty of luxury features indie it, including heated front seats, aluminum accents, and the open-pore wood trim.
When it comes to the Audi A4, you will find the ride a good one too in terms of design. It opted to use high-gloss black trims for its exterior, and use wooden trims inside. Like the C-Class, it has plenty of soft-touch plastics and uses leather upholstery too. It may promise to sit five, but taller passengers will find the rear seats a bit cramped to their liking.
Technology & Safety
Also called a redesigned S-Class sedan, the 2022 C-Class boats of a different MBUX experience for its buyers. It comes with a vertically-oriented 12.3-inch infotainment display, tilted slightly toward the driver’s side, to make accessibility safer and better. The ride comes fitted with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and provides online access through the inclusion of a Wi-Fi hot spot feature. The safety aids in the ride are very much impressive too, with the inclusion of automated emergency braking, pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control, and a whole lot more.
Equipped with the user-friendly MMI infotainment system, the 2022 Audi A4 uses a 10.1-inch touch screen for its technologies. It is a dismay that it only has an HD radio and not a satellite radio. All other technologies are impressive but it misses out on the Wi-Fi hot spot. This comes fitted with a rearview camera, but does not have front and rear parking sensors.
Performance
The C-Class retained its predecessor’s four-cylinder, 2.0-liter turbo engine that can quip up to 255 horsepower. This one is enhanced by a 480-volt hybrid system, offering an advantage to boost results to 275 horsepower. The 2022 Audi A4 fails to deliver in this aspect because its base engine can only generate up to 201 horsepower, with another engine variant that only results in 261 horsepower.
The Bottom Line
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class easily impresses in a lot of aspects, as mentioned in the comparison made above. The A4 tries to retain good features, but fails to surpass what the C-Class offers.
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At Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown, we offer a wide variety of Mercedes-Benz models for you to choose from, including the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class and we are more than happy to arrange for a test drive so that you can experience the stellar features of this vehicle. Call us today to make an appointment or simply pay us a visit at our showroom today!
