The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
€ 41,000
€ 37,400
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 280.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 280
56.2
71.9
80.3
56.9
69.7
79.1
71.9 in
Width
69.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.2 in
Height
56.9 in
110.6
185.2
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 280
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.12 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 280
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 280
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 280
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
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16.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
16.09 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
36 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
27 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
603 mi
Range
446 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
603 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
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).
174.3 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
135.8 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
