The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 250 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 44,400
€ 41,200
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 250.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 250
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
185.2
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
Mercedes C 250
3891 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
628 lb
16.14 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 250
B8 (8K)
Generation
W205
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 250
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
237 hp
208 hp
Mercedes C 250
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 250
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250
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16.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.69 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
16.42 lb/hp
15.69 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 250
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
34 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes C 250
27 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
577 mi
Range
586 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
577 mi
586 mi
Mercedes C 250
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).
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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
141.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
Mercedes C 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 250
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
