The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 71,700

€ 38,200

€ 71,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘ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 RS4 is 0.1 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes C 220 CDI.
Audi RS4
Mercedes C 220 CDI
55.7
71.5
76.1
56.9
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.7 in
Height
56.9 in
104
180.7
108.7
180.6
180.7 in
Length
180.6 in
104 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS4
Mercedes C 220 CDI
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.97 %

General
Audi RS4
Mercedes C 220 CDI
B7 (8E)
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi RS4
Mercedes C 220 CDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
BNS
Engine Code
OM 646.811

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi RS4
414 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi RS4
317 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Performance
Audi RS4
Mercedes C 220 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI
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9.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.06 lb/hp
Audi RS4
9.19 lb/hp
21.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi RS4
18 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
11 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
292 mi
Range
612 mi
Audi RS4
292 mi
612 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
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).
137.9 kWh
Audi RS4
253.8 kWh
137.9 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4
Mercedes C 220 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data