The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 48,600
€ 53,600
€ 48,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A4 45 TDI is 4 cm longer, 3.2 cm wider and 1.5 cm lower than the Mercedes C 400.
Audi A4 45 TDI
Mercedes C 400
1427
1842
2022
1442
1810
2020
1842 mm
Width
1810 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1427 mm
Height
1442 mm
2820
4726
2840
4686
4726 mm
Length
4686 mm
2820 mm
Wheelbase
2840 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 45 TDI
Mercedes C 400
1765 kg
Kerb Weight
1645 kg
2085 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2210 kg
Weight Difference:
120 kg
6.8 %
General
Audi A4 45 TDI
Mercedes C 400
B9 (8W)
Generation
W205
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 45 TDI
Mercedes C 400
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
DCPE
Engine Code
M 276.823

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
228 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
328 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A4 45 TDI
228 bhp
328 bhp
Mercedes C 400
500 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A4 45 TDI
500 NM
480 NM
Mercedes C 400
Performance
Audi A4 45 TDI
Mercedes C 400
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec
Audi A4 45 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400
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7.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.02 kg/bhp
Audi A4 45 TDI
7.74 kg/bhp
5.02 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 45 TDI
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A4 45 TDI
54 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes C 400
43 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
49 mpg
58 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
693 mi
Range
539 mi
Audi A4 45 TDI
693 mi
539 mi
Mercedes C 400
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 400
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 45 TDI
Mercedes C 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
320 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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