The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 29,300
€ 48,300
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,300
ⓘ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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.27 %
General
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
B8 (8K)
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CABA, CDHA
Engine Code
OM 642.834
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
118 hp
261 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
28.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.4 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
28.58 lb/hp
14.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
561 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
561 mi
621 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
121.3 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
136.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
