The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 46,300

€ 38,200

€ 46,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘ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 clean diesel is 11.7 cm longer, 5.6 cm wider and 1.7 cm lower than the Mercedes C 220 CDI.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes C 220 CDI
1427
1826
2040
1444
1770
2008
1826 mm
Width
1770 mm
2040 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1427 mm
Height
1444 mm
2808
4703
2760
4586
4703 mm
Length
4586 mm
2808 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes C 220 CDI
1805 kg
Kerb Weight
1605 kg
2280 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2090 kg

Weight Difference:
200 kg
11.08 %

General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes C 220 CDI
B8 (8K)
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes C 220 CDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
OM 646.811

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2148 CC
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
237 bhp
168 bhp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
500 NM
400 NM
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes C 220 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI
▶ REPLAY
7.62 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.55 kg/bhp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
7.62 kg/bhp
9.55 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
42 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
64 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
593 mi
Range
612 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
593 mi
612 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
137.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
137.9 kWh
137.9 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes C 220 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
475 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data