The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
€ 41,000

€ 34,100

€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100
ⓘ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 1.7 cm longer, 1.6 cm wider and 1.5 cm lower than the Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
1427
1826
2040
1442
1810
2020
1826 mm
Width
1810 mm
2040 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1427 mm
Height
1442 mm
2808
4703
2840
4686
4703 mm
Length
4686 mm
2808 mm
Wheelbase
2840 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
1730 kg
Kerb Weight
1485 kg
2205 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg

Weight Difference:
245 kg
14.16 %

General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
B8 (8K)
Generation
W205
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
OM 626.951

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
237 bhp
114 bhp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
500 NM
280 NM
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
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7.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.03 kg/bhp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
7.3 kg/bhp
13.03 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
43 mpg
74 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
32 mpg
city
63 mpg
No data
motorway
83 mpg
64 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
41 L
603 mi
Range
670 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
603 mi
670 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
135.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data