The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 41,700

€ 38,600

€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘ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 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
56.2
71.9
80.3
56.9
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
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 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.71 %

General
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
B8 (8K)
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
CALA
Engine Code
OM 651.911

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
261 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
13.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.13 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
13.98 lb/hp
21.13 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
29 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
20 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
485 mi
Range
655 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
485 mi
655 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
155.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 220 CDI 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