The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 180 (14 - 18)
€ 71,700
€ 33,900
€ 71,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi RS4 is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180.
Audi RS4
Mercedes C 180
55.7
71.5
76.1
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.7 in
Height
56.8 in
104
180.7
111.8
184.5
180.7 in
Length
184.5 in
104 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS4
Mercedes C 180
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
728 lb
19.14 %
General
Audi RS4
Mercedes C 180
B7 (8E)
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi RS4
Mercedes C 180
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
BNS
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Audi RS4
414 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi RS4
317 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180
Performance
Audi RS4
Mercedes C 180
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180
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9.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.97 lb/hp
Audi RS4
9.19 lb/hp
19.97 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi RS4
18 mpg
47 mpg
Mercedes C 180
11 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
292 mi
Range
510 mi
Audi RS4
292 mi
510 mi
Mercedes C 180
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
94.8 kWh
Audi RS4
253.8 kWh
94.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4
Mercedes C 180
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
