The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 29,300

€ 39,800

€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A4 1.8 TFSI is 4.6 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 280.
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 280
56.2
71.9
80.3
56.9
69.7
79.1
71.9 in
Width
69.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.2 in
Height
56.9 in
110.6
185.2
108.7
180.6
185.2 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 280
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.85 %

General
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 280
B8 (8K)
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
CABA, CDHA
Engine Code
M 272.947

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
118 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 280
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280
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28.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.23 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
28.58 lb/hp
15.23 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
25 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
561 mi
Range
446 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
561 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
174.3 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
136.5 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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