The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (07 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 44,000
€ 48,500
€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A4 3.2 FSI is just 0.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 300 d.
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 300 d
56.2
71.9
80.3
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.2 in
Height
56.8 in
110.6
185.2
111.8
184.5
185.2 in
Length
184.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 300 d
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5038 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.17 %
General
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 300 d
B8 (8K)
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 300 d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
CALA
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
261 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300 d
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 d
Performance
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 300 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 d
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14.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.53 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
14.23 lb/hp
15.53 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 300 d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
25 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes C 300 d
18 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
428 mi
Range
463 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
428 mi
463 mi
Mercedes C 300 d
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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
176.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes C 300 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 300 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
