The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 10)
€ 45,000

€ 32,200

€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A4 3.0 TFSI is 4.5 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
56.2
71.9
80.3
57
69.7
79.1
71.9 in
Width
69.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.2 in
Height
57 in
110.6
185.1
108.7
180.6
185.1 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
3836 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
573 lb
14.94 %

General
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
B8 (8K)
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
CMUA
Engine Code
M 271.910

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
268 hp
at 4780 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
268 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
at 2150 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
14.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.19 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
14.31 lb/hp
21.19 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
29 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
468 mi
Range
612 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
468 mi
612 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
127 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
153.5 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data