The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)

€ 51,900
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18) Audi A4 3.0 TDI
€ 38,600
 Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600

ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
72.5
79.6
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
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
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
111
186.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4663 lb
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.22 %
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)

General

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
CRTC
Engine Code
OM 651.911
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 3000 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
268 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
443 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
14.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.13 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
14.27 lb/hp
21.13 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
42 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
655 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
706 mi
655 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data