The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

€ 44,400
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 09) Audi A4 3.0 TDI
€ 53,600
 Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 400
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,600

ⓘ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 400.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 400
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 09)
71.9
80.3
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 09)
110.6
185.2
Blueprint Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
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 400
3891 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.81 %
Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

General

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 400
B8 (8K)
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-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
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
237 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400

Performance

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 400
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 400

▶ REPLAY
16.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
16.42 lb/hp
11.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
34 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 400
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
577 mi
Range
539 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
577 mi
539 mi
Mercedes C 400
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).
144 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
141.9 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes C 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 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