The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 38,300

€ 33,300

€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 3.0 TDI is 4.5 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 Compressor.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
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 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.1 %

General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
B8 (8K)
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
CLAB
Engine Code
M 271.952

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
201 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
152 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor
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18.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.47 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
18.1 lb/hp
21.47 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
37 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
767 mi
Range
539 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
767 mi
539 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
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).
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 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
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