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 1.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 400.
Audi A4 45 TDI
Mercedes C 400
56.2
72.5
79.6
56.8
71.3
79.5
72.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.2 in
Height
56.8 in
111
186.1
111.8
184.5
186.1 in
Length
184.5 in
111 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 45 TDI
Mercedes C 400
3891 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.81 %
General
Audi A4 45 TDI
Mercedes C 400
B9 (8W)
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
DCPE
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A4 45 TDI
228 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A4 45 TDI
369 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
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
272 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 45 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400
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17.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 lb/hp
Audi A4 45 TDI
17.07 lb/hp
11.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 45 TDI
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A4 45 TDI
45 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 400
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
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)
285 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 45 TDI
Mercedes C 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
705 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
