The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18) vs. Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 31,900
€ 32,500
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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. The Mercedes C 160 is just 0.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A4 1.8 TFSI.
Mercedes C 160
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
56.8
71.3
79.5
56.2
71.9
80.3
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.8 in
Height
56.2 in
111.8
184.5
110.6
185.2
184.5 in
Length
185.2 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 160
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.54 %
General
Mercedes C 160
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
W205
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes C 160
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
CABB, CDHB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 hp
158 hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes C 160
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
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24.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
24.21 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes C 160
45 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
35 mpg
city
25 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
490 mi
Range
561 mi
Mercedes C 160
490 mi
561 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
136.5 kWh
Mercedes C 160
98.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
