The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. Audi A4 3.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (07 - 11)
€ 34,400
€ 44,000
€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000
ⓘ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 3.2 FSI.
Mercedes C 160
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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 3.2 FSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
15.42 %
General
Mercedes C 160
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
W205
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 160
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
CALA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 hp
261 hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Performance
Mercedes C 160
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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24.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.23 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
24.74 lb/hp
14.23 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes C 160
40 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
31 mpg
city
18 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
432 mi
Range
428 mi
Mercedes C 160
432 mi
428 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
176.2 kWh
Mercedes C 160
111.8 kWh
176.2 kWh
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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
