The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
€ 43,100
€ 44,900
€ 43,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘ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 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 320 CDI.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 320 CDI
56.2
71.9
80.3
57
69.7
79.1
71.9 in
Width
69.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.2 in
Height
57 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 320 CDI
3891 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.67 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 320 CDI
B8 (8K)
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 320 CDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 320 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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16.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
16.42 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
35 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
585 mi
Range
562 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
585 mi
562 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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).
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).
150.2 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
139.9 kWh
150.2 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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
