The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (07 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 09)
€ 44,000

€ 34,000

€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor 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 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.28 %

General
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor 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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
CALA
Engine Code
M 271.910

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 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 BlueEFFICIENCY
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
14.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
14.23 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
25 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
18 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
428 mi
Range
578 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
428 mi
578 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor 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).
134.5 kWh
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
176.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
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