The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 44,900
€ 77,100
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length, but the Audi A4 3.0 TDI is 1.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
56.2
72.5
79.6
56.6
70.7
79.1
72.5 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.2 in
Height
56.6 in
111
186.1
108.9
186.1
186.1 in
Length
186.1 in
111 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.66 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
B9 (8W)
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 63 AMG Performance Plus
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
CSWB
Engine Code
M 156.985
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
480 hp
at 6800 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
215 hp
480 hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
▶ REPLAY
16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.95 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
16.56 lb/hp
7.95 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
56 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
49 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
799 mi
Range
306 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
799 mi
306 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
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).
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).
253.8 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
253.8 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
