The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
€ 55,600
€ 37,400
€ 55,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the Audi S4 is 0.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower.
Audi S4
Mercedes C 280
56.2
69.8
76.1
56.9
69.7
79.1
69.8 in
Width
69.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.2 in
Height
56.9 in
104
180.6
108.7
180.6
180.6 in
Length
180.6 in
104 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S4
Mercedes C 280
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.38 %
General
Audi S4
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S4
Mercedes C 280
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
BBK
Engine Code
M 272.947
5
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S4
339 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi S4
302 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
Audi S4
Mercedes C 280
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
▶ REPLAY
11.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
Audi S4
11.28 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi S4
18 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
12 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
295 mi
Range
446 mi
Audi S4
295 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
252 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).
174.3 kWh
Audi S4
252 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
517 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4
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
