The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18)
€ 41,000
€ 31,900
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 DPF is just 0.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 160.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 160
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
185.2
111.8
184.5
185.2 in
Length
184.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 160
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
739 lb
19.38 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 160
B8 (8K)
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 160
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
127 hp
Mercedes C 160
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 160
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 160
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
▶ REPLAY
16.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.21 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
16.09 lb/hp
24.21 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
36 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes C 160
27 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
603 mi
Range
490 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
603 mi
490 mi
Mercedes C 160
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
98.5 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
135.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes C 160
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 160
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
