The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
€ 71,700

€ 42,500

€ 71,700
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 a little. The Audi RS4 is 0.1 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Mercedes C 320 CDI.
Audi RS4
Mercedes C 320 CDI
55.7
71.5
76.1
57
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.7 in
Height
57 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 320 CDI
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.45 %

General
Audi RS4
Mercedes C 320 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi RS4
Mercedes C 320 CDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
BNS
Engine Code
OM 642.960

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi RS4
414 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi RS4
317 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Performance
Audi RS4
Mercedes C 320 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI
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9.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
Audi RS4
9.19 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi RS4
18 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
11 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
292 mi
Range
595 mi
Audi RS4
292 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 320 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).
141.9 kWh
Audi RS4
253.8 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4
Mercedes C 320 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data