The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)

€ 43,100
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08) Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
€ 34,100
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15) Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
€ 43,100
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 0.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)
71.9
80.3
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)
110.6
185.2
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
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 180 BlueTEC
3891 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
617 lb
15.86 %
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)

General

Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 180 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 automatic 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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
114 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC

Performance

Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC

 REPLAY
16.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
16.42 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
35 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
27 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
585 mi
Range
670 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
585 mi
670 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
139.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 180 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