The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)

€ 41,000
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (07 - 08) Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
€ 35,600
 Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12) Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600

ⓘ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 DPF is 4.6 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (07 - 08)
71.9
80.3
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
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
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (07 - 08)
110.6
185.2
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
108.7
180.6
185.2 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
13.58 %
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)

General

Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
B8 (8K)
Generation
W204
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
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
M 271.952
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
16.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
16.09 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
36 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
603 mi
Range
573 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
603 mi
573 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
135.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data