The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 38,300

€ 61,700

€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A4 3.0 TDI is just 0.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 450 AMG.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 450 AMG
56.2
71.9
80.3
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.2 in
Height
56.8 in
110.6
185.1
111.8
184.5
185.1 in
Length
184.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 450 AMG
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.3 %

General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 450 AMG
B8 (8K)
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 450 AMG
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CLAB
Engine Code
M 276.823

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
201 hp
362 hp
Mercedes C 450 AMG
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 450 AMG
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 450 AMG
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18.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.02 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
18.1 lb/hp
10.02 lb/hp
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 450 AMG
37 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
37 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 450 AMG
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 450 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 450 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data