The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 48,600

€ 47,600

€ 48,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A4 45 TDI is 5.5 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi A4 45 TDI
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
56.2
72.5
79.6
57
69.7
79.1
72.5 in
Width
69.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.2 in
Height
57 in
111
186.1
108.7
180.6
186.1 in
Length
180.6 in
111 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 45 TDI
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3891 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.28 %

General
Audi A4 45 TDI
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
B9 (8W)
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 45 TDI
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
DCPE
Engine Code
OM 642.832

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A4 45 TDI
228 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A4 45 TDI
369 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Audi A4 45 TDI
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 45 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
17.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.02 lb/hp
Audi A4 45 TDI
17.07 lb/hp
17.02 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 45 TDI
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A4 45 TDI
45 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
693 mi
Range
586 mi
Audi A4 45 TDI
693 mi
586 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
107 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).
144 kWh
Audi A4 45 TDI
107 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 45 TDI
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
705 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data