The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 tiptronic (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)
€ 58,100
€ 42,500
€ 58,100
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
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 350 CDI
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 350 CDI
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.48 %
General
Audi S4
Mercedes C 350 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S4
Mercedes C 350 CDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
BBK
Engine Code
OM 642.960
5
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi S4
339 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi S4
302 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Performance
Audi S4
Mercedes C 350 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI
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11.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
Audi S4
11.58 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi S4
19 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
13 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
318 mi
Range
595 mi
Audi S4
318 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
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).
141.9 kWh
Audi S4
233 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4
Mercedes C 350 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
