The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 51,900

€ 38,900

€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900
ⓘ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 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
507 lb
13.25 %

General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
B9 (8W)
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
CRTC
Engine Code
M 271.860

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
268 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
443 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
14.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.51 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
14.27 lb/hp
16.51 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
42 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
706 mi
Range
509 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
706 mi
509 mi
Mercedes C 250 CGI 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).
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).
136.5 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
136.5 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 250 CGI 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