The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 34,300
€ 42,000
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A4 1.4 TFSI is 5.5 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 280.
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes C 280
56.2
72.5
79.6
56.9
69.7
79.1
72.5 in
Width
69.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.2 in
Height
56.9 in
111
186.1
108.7
180.6
186.1 in
Length
180.6 in
111 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes C 280
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
14.68 %
General
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes C 280
B9 (8W)
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
CVNA
Engine Code
M 272.948
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
148 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes C 280
130 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.81 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
20.78 lb/hp
15.81 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 280
35 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
633 mi
Range
436 mi
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
633 mi
436 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
100.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
178.2 kWh
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
