The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 51,900
€ 38,200
€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A4 3.0 TDI is 5.5 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 220 CDI.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 220 CDI
56.2
72.5
79.6
56.9
69.7
79.1
72.5 in
Width
69.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.2 in
Height
56.9 in
111
186.1
108.7
180.6
186.1 in
Length
180.6 in
111 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 220 CDI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.5 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 220 CDI
B9 (8W)
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 220 CDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
CRTC
Engine Code
OM 646.811
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
268 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
443 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 220 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 CDI
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14.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.06 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
14.27 lb/hp
21.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
42 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
706 mi
Range
612 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
706 mi
612 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
137.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
137.9 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 220 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
