The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 160 (19 - 19)
€ 40,500
€ 33,000
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 is just 0.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 160.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 160
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
185.1
111.8
184.5
185.1 in
Length
184.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 160
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.51 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 160
B8 (8K)
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 160
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
CLAB
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
201 hp
127 hp
Mercedes C 160
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 160
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 160
146 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
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18.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
18.26 lb/hp
25 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
48 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 160
43 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
799 mi
Range
447 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
799 mi
447 mi
Mercedes C 160
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
108 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
108 kWh
Mercedes C 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 160
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
