The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 2.7 TDI (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
€ 36,400
€ 42,500
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘ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 2.7 TDI is 4.6 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 320 CDI.
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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
185.2
108.7
180.6
185.2 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
Mercedes C 320 CDI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.23 %
General
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
Mercedes C 320 CDI
B8 (8K)
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
Mercedes C 320 CDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CAMA, CGKA
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
187 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
295 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Performance
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
Mercedes C 320 CDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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19.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
19.4 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
39 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
673 mi
Range
595 mi
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
673 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
141.9 kWh
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
123.4 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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
