The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)

€ 44,400
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 09) Audi A4 3.0 TDI
€ 34,400
 Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400

ⓘ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 is 4.6 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 09)
71.9
80.3
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
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
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 09)
110.6
185.2
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
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
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
3891 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
595 lb
15.29 %
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)

General

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
B8 (8K)
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
M 271.952
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
237 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
16.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
16.42 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
34 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
577 mi
Range
524 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
577 mi
524 mi
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
132.6 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
141.9 kWh
132.6 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data