The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

€ 34,600
Audi A4 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 13) Audi A4 2.0 TDI
€ 42,000
 Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 34,600
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 slightly. The Audi A4 2.0 TDI is 4.5 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 280.
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Mercedes C 280
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 13)
71.9
80.3
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
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
Blueprint Audi A4 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 13)
110.6
185.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
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 280
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
Audi A4 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

General

Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Mercedes C 280
B8 (8K)
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
CAGA, CJCA
Engine Code
M 272.948
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
141 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280

Performance

Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Mercedes C 280
134 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

▶ REPLAY
25.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.81 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
25.57 lb/hp
15.81 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 280
39 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
436 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
743 mi
436 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
178.2 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 2.0 TDI
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
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data