The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor (07 - 09)
€ 41,700
€ 31,100
€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 Compressor.
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
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 Compressor
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.28 %
General
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
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 Compressor
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
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 5200 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
261 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Performance
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
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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 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
29 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
485 mi
Range
554 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
485 mi
554 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
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).
140.2 kWh
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
155.3 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
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
