The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY (10 - 11)
€ 41,700
€ 32,200
€ 41,700
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 3.2 FSI is 4.6 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 180 CGI 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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.28 %
General
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 180 CGI 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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
CALA
Engine Code
M 271.952
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
261 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
13.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.26 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
13.98 lb/hp
21.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
29 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
485 mi
Range
547 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
485 mi
547 mi
Mercedes C 180 CGI 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).
127 kWh
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
155.3 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
