The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 41,000
€ 53,800
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,800
ⓘ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 400.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 400
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 400
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.17 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 400
B8 (8K)
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 400
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 400
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400
▶ REPLAY
16.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.26 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
16.09 lb/hp
11.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
36 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes C 400
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
603 mi
Range
513 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
603 mi
513 mi
Mercedes C 400
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).
151.6 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
135.8 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mercedes C 400
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
