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The original reason for the test was the appearance of restyling "Mercedes» W203, that is C-class. Sedan? No! "Turing"! Motor? Darling, right, with supercharged four-cylinder - 200, "Compressor". 163 horses in 1800, by the way, dice! Now most of the "mersedesovskih" nameplates not reflect the true volume. "Automatic". Complete modest - "Classic", but burdened with a number of options. Roll out "Tseshku" in single, broad-area and element by element to describe what has changed in appearance, it seemed to us boring. Where tempting to reduce it to an obvious contender. Especially that red beast by the name of the A4 Avant for a long time we have stayed in the office. We can say it's blue bloods - a tuning kit, complete with "meat" and with increased power. First turbo Audi produced 150 hp. with. Last year, output has grown to the same forces of 163, and that the competitor. And our "Avanta" as much as 190 "horses" - a new version of the famous engine. With "Merce" A4 equalizes body type, one-class and volume of cylinders. A different - manual transmission and terribly cute "red light" red. Dynamics And what do you think - is there any chance of a C220 with its automatic resist forced, "mechanical" A4? That's right, no. The "quartet" of his vomit as Bobby heater. A particular set of speed are as follows. From the "Mears" goes easily and smoothly. Pereschelkivayutsya transfer somewhere far away and unnoticed. Say thank you a box and a compressor which, in contrast to the turbine, not waiting for a set of medium speed. In the chair does not press in, but you have to be alert on the acceleration, which is contrary to the laws of physics increases with speed. Poprivyknuv sensitive to the manner and S200K reactions, I became more comfortable to go for risky overtaking. On one of those "one-time" going to the right number and level with a slow convoy, crawling somewhere 40 km / h. On the left are borne 80, and high density. It was then, and useful "live" motor "! Steering wheel to the left - get into one of the windows before vmertvuyu utonirovannym SUV and parallel to drown on the gas. Quietly, but until it stops. I somehow know exactly what to have time away from raskochegarivshegosya jeep, causing it to slow down is not. And he does not know. However, it seems, guess - if speed is not reduced. And I have a "trigger" to push up the rug and already seems to be etched into the metal floor. A "Mercedes" growled astonished "wow", was covered forward, but the flight has not cracked. And then I had a real doubt of the impossibility of a solemn bond. Behind the inevitable dark zhaboobraznaya carcass flew indignantly to the driving. And in the mirror I was able to distinguish between sitting behind the wheel of a jeep contorted grimace, face danger, but a mysterious origin. But here is my silver wagon gasped and Popper. He fluttered out from under the bumper of an aggressive, threatening not only dented many showdowns. What would we have prevented you? No, thank you, that you have played something of fear, but I just fit in some more speed, I said, carried away, "Merce" away from the dumb SUV. How long it took to think "automatic"? Probably no more than half a second. But the whirl of thoughts, compressed in the tiny interval of time, a few minutes in front of me mentally expanded series of hypothetical consequences. A feed vzbadrivaniya enough to bring the entire half-hour nervishek in order. It's all nonsense. Quietly, Hippolyte, calmly. And it's not a drunk "Novopassite", and the unjustified hopes. No, "Mercedes" should go smoothly without congestion - regardless of engine boosting. A4 - one in the bud. Its accelerator pedal - it's sticking nerve. To him a power, the channel which is the driver puts his foot which is under an electric voltage. This unknown force is clearly like the doll-driver nervously throws his head back in time a sharp clicking on the gas. Cool, huh? But the figure behind the wheel, apparently frightened by something on the road (wretched creature, is not it?), Frantically ottormazhivatsya. But on the steering wheel is not falling - the wheels grab evenly and adequately, and the rigid bar suspension do not show the urge to dance on the asphalt. But the doll slips slightly forward with a slippery seat - cushion is not too contributes to fixing the rider in the saddle. (And vice versa C200 - the front seats hold the body in great klevkah, which is highly sensitive.) Acceleration from a forced switch to the A4 1.8 T range of interest long rod - 2500-6000 rpm and a high rate to overcome this steep slope. On the other hand, the tach dovedesh arrow to the right edge of the scale for a second, say, transfer, release to neutral at traffic lights - and turns slowly falling. Katishsya - and the engine continues to whinge until they subside. And unusual selection of gear ratios. At first glance, they are not too close to each other, and you get to the fourth - but there was a mad craving. And the fifth accelerating easy-easy. And only six can be described as en-route, but by no means slow. Usually, I swear to surplus gear, but here shestistupka, which has become an attribute of an expensive high-speed car, much to the site. A few words about the brakes. Although there are moments when it depends on them life - yours and someone else. So - the performance on both machines, no complaints. Ugh, ugh, ugh. But the characteristics are different. Hardly touched the pedals A4 - received adequate deceleration. While the ABS is activated clearly earlier than expected. Mercedes on a different picture - great klevki accompany any moderately heavy braking. And it is - minus. Manageability Here we are two schools have long known us for these brands. Rear-wheel drive Mercedes has become not just one of the characteristics of brands, and its banner. While the whole world at a breakneck pace, walked to the bow front wheel, the world's oldest automaker has proved the existence of all of its right to build a traditional model line for the classic layout. I must say that a century of experience plus the latest electronic systems make the behavior "Tseshki" totally inadequate. Especially that last one, restyled, the version of W203 has a system of Direct control. This includes a range of measures to improve the suspension, steering and transmission. Yes, I can attest that even the slightest hint of a tendency to drift the car does not show. If you do not focus on what wheel paddle, you even forget that no front-S200K. But where should manifest advantages "classic" Mercedes does not fail. Its front axle is not blowing away in a bend, he zanyrivaet in turn himself. Perhaps a little more readily than expected. Another advantage, "grow" from the layout, - traditionally a small turning radius. It has become a legend, even as large, clumsy-looking model, the wheels turn inside MB almost in the transverse direction and fit into the closest parking "pockets". And for a compact "Tseshki" urban maneuvers - and at times to spit. But the steering wheel, to be honest, "cotton". Not to say that the power over the rotation of the steering wheel relieved, but managed to feel connected with the wheels steering wheel I could not, nor tried. Though what surprised? So the "Mercedes" was before. Loyal, faithful customers do not wait for another, and the force of habit for the brand, which is closely related to traditions, is too great. Sure, and the smoothness of arrangement has a decisive influence. Not burdened drives multi-link suspension has more degrees of freedom in their movements and better fits to the changing road surface, passing on lower body jolts and vibrations. Another plus - Mercedes is located relatively high above the road and easily you done to curbs. Surprisingly, at first glance does not say. A4, AWD, Drivers car - there is no doubt that he will give a head start on handling not only the "Mercedes" C, but most of my classmates. Every movement of the wheel responds smoothly to the wheels on the expected value. To rebuild the "Audi" come up with a simulator, no experience - will enter or not. But it is barely visible through the pause. Slowing down is not a lack of command, and a characteristic feature. It is absolutely predictable and proschityvaemo. In larger and turns perestavka stop noticing this oddity. Work suspension "A-Four" has a significant focus on manageability. In other words, the irregularities of the car feels very clear and tough. And all this for the sake of ever-uniform traction. Breakdowns, however, did not occur, and the small holes and seams canvases, though low-profile rubber tracked, but not annoying. While at large potholes significantly tosses back of the car. Apparently affect "Shed" features - heavy and hard feed the rear springs. If we consider the ergonomics of easy car solely from the perspective of the driver, then the palm, of course, belongs to the "four rings". No, not in vain, Audi produced in Bavaria (Ingolstadt in fact quite close to Munich). Maybe the air in southern Germany contributes to the cars from there obtained a closely compacted, sharpened by the driver, regardless of his physique ... If you seek out a long time - to uncover what is, I would have thought about adjusting the front seats, A4 provides for moving up and down, but not changing the angle of the pillow. And I would like to be able to bully the leading edge higher, so as not to slide forward. Especially pleasant is the quality of materials and their combination with each other - by pairing joints and forms. All of a soft, dull, rubbery plastic, easy to use "expensive" to the touch. W203 initially had more complaints about the style and quality finishes. But after a recent restyling, most of them fell off, so it was decided to re-execution of such important elements for the driver, as the instrument panel and the central part of the instrument panel - "beard". For passenger car is preferable to Stuttgart - it has wider doorways, spacious on the second row, comfortable door handles. External - traditionally a "natural grip," and internal - "rails", but not tiny "audyushnye" "hvatalki." In terms of visibility Mercedes once again outperforms the Audi - its fine stands do not allow other road users the possibility to hide them. And the A4 is to be closer, right behind you can not fail to notice not only the rider but also the truck - right headrest and wide rack cover a significant angle. Summary In comparing a pair of A4 - S-Class, we have the perfect balance to the conclusions that there is not nearly as often. 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