The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (12 - 13)
€ 41,700
€ 33,100
€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A4 3.2 FSI is 4.6 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 180 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
185.2
108.7
180.6
185.2 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.18 %
General
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
B8 (8K)
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
CALA
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
261 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
13.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.05 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
13.98 lb/hp
21.05 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
29 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
485 mi
Range
632 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
485 mi
632 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
109.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
155.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
