The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 tiptronic (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY (08 - 09)
€ 58,100

€ 30,600

€ 58,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 0.8 inches lower.
Audi S4
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
56.2
69.8
76.1
57
69.7
79.1
69.8 in
Width
69.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.2 in
Height
57 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 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
694 lb
17.69 %

General
Audi S4
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S4
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
BBK
Engine Code
M 271.910

5
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi S4
339 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi S4
302 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Audi S4
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
11.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.97 lb/hp
Audi S4
11.58 lb/hp
20.97 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi S4
19 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
13 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
318 mi
Range
631 mi
Audi S4
318 mi
631 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
233 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).
123.1 kWh
Audi S4
233 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
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