The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)

€ 46,400
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 15) Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
€ 37,400
 Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 46,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

ⓘ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 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 280.
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 280
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 15)
71.9
80.3
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
71.9 in
Width
69.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.2 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 15)
110.6
185.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
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 280
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.38 %
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)

General

Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 280
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 280
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
CMUA
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 4780 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
268 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
295 lb‑ft
at 2150 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280

Performance

Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 280
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

▶ REPLAY
14.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
14.27 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
31 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
24 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
505 mi
Range
446 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
505 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
174.3 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
142.1 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 280
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