The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)
€ 35,000
€ 43,100
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,100
ⓘ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 3.0 TDI DPF.
Mercedes C 160
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
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 3.0 TDI DPF
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
672 lb
17.27 %
General
Mercedes C 160
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
W205
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 160
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Mercedes C 160
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
25.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.42 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
25.35 lb/hp
16.42 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 160
38 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
411 mi
Range
585 mi
Mercedes C 160
411 mi
585 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
139.9 kWh
Mercedes C 160
117.5 kWh
139.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
