The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 2.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13)
€ 37,700

€ 48,300

€ 37,700
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 2.0 TDI is 4.5 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
56.2
71.9
80.3
57
69.7
79.1
71.9 in
Width
69.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.2 in
Height
57 in
110.6
185.1
108.7
180.6
185.1 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.08 %

General
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
B8 (8K)
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CGLC
Engine Code
OM 642.832

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
175 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
20.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.78 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
20.09 lb/hp
16.78 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
816 mi
Range
586 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
816 mi
586 mi
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
144 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data