The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 41,000

€ 41,300

€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,300
ⓘ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 220 BlueTEC.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
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 220 BlueTEC
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.26 %

General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
B8 (8K)
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 220 BlueTEC
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
OM 651.921

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
16.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.6 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
16.09 lb/hp
20.6 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
36 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
603 mi
Range
592 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
603 mi
592 mi
Mercedes C 220 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
135.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
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