The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (07 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12)
€ 44,000
€ 33,100
€ 44,000
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
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.17 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
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 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 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 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
14.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.19 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
14.23 lb/hp
21.19 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
25 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
428 mi
Range
547 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
428 mi
547 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
176.2 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
176.2 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 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
