The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 2.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

€ 43,500
Audi A4 2.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18) Audi A4 2.0 TDI
€ 39,800
 Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 43,500
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 considerably. The Audi A4 2.0 TDI is 5.5 inches longer, 2.8 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 S tronic (15 - 18)
72.5
79.6
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
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
Blueprint Audi A4 2.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18)
111
186.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
186.1 in
Length
180.6 in
111 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Mercedes C 280
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Audi A4 2.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.27 %
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

General

Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Mercedes C 280
B9 (8W)
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
DETA
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
187 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280

Performance

Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Mercedes C 280
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
57 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
49 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
606 mi
Range
446 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
606 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
174.3 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
84.3 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data