The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 40,500
€ 53,500
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500
ⓘ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 400.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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
185.1
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 400
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.2 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 400
B8 (8K)
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 400
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CLAB
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
201 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 400
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400
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18.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
18.26 lb/hp
11.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
48 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes C 400
43 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
799 mi
Range
562 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
799 mi
562 mi
Mercedes C 400
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).
138.2 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes C 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 400
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
