The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
€ 41,700
€ 37,400
€ 41,700
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 3.2 FSI is 4.6 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 280.
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 280
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 280
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.03 %
General
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 280
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 280
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
CALA
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
261 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 280
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
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13.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
13.98 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
29 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
20 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
485 mi
Range
446 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
485 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
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).
174.3 kWh
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
155.3 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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
