The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)
€ 47,900
€ 42,500
€ 47,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘ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 6.9 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 350 CDI.
Audi A4 45 TDI
Mercedes C 350 CDI
56.2
72.7
79.6
57
69.7
79.1
72.7 in
Width
69.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.2 in
Height
57 in
111
187.5
108.7
180.6
187.5 in
Length
180.6 in
111 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 45 TDI
Mercedes C 350 CDI
3891 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.67 %
General
Audi A4 45 TDI
Mercedes C 350 CDI
B9 (8W)
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 45 TDI
Mercedes C 350 CDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
DCPE
Engine Code
OM 642.960

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A4 45 TDI
228 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A4 45 TDI
369 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Performance
Audi A4 45 TDI
Mercedes C 350 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 45 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI
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17.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
Audi A4 45 TDI
17.07 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 45 TDI
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A4 45 TDI
44 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
680 mi
Range
595 mi
Audi A4 45 TDI
680 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
141.9 kWh
Audi A4 45 TDI
109.1 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 45 TDI
Mercedes C 350 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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