The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS4 (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

€ 71,700
Audi RS4 (05 - 07) Audi RS4
€ 39,800
 Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 71,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800

ⓘ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 280.
Audi RS4
Mercedes C 280
55.7
Blueprint Audi RS4 (05 - 07)
71.5
76.1
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
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
Blueprint Audi RS4 (05 - 07)
104
180.7
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
180.7 in
Length
180.6 in
104 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS4
Mercedes C 280
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Audi RS4 (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.7 %
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

General

Audi RS4
Mercedes C 280
B7 (8E)
Generation
W204
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
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi RS4
Mercedes C 280
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
BNS
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi RS4
414 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi RS4
317 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280

Performance

Audi RS4
Mercedes C 280
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS4

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

▶ REPLAY
9.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.23 lb/hp
Audi RS4
9.19 lb/hp
15.23 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS4
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi RS4
18 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
11 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
292 mi
Range
446 mi
Audi RS4
292 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
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).
174.3 kWh
Audi RS4
253.8 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS4
Mercedes C 280
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