The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 3.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)

€ 44,900
Audi A4 3.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18) Audi A4 3.0 TDI
€ 38,600
 Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230
€ 44,900
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 230.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 230
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18)
72.5
79.6
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
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 S tronic (15 - 18)
111
186.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
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 230
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
Audi A4 3.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.4 %
Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)

General

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 230
B9 (8W)
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 230
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
CSWB
Engine Code
M 272.921
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
215 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 230
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 230

Performance

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 230
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230

▶ REPLAY
16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.11 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
16.56 lb/hp
17.11 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
56 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 230
49 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
799 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
799 mi
450 mi
Mercedes C 230
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
172.4 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 230
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