The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 9G-TRONIC (19 - 19) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 35,300
€ 38,300
€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300
ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes C 160
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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
185.1
184.5 in
Length
185.1 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 160
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.61 %
General
Mercedes C 160
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
W205
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 160
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 264
Engine Series
M 264.915
Engine Code
CLAB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 hp
201 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
155 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes C 160
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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25.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.1 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
25.61 lb/hp
18.1 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes C 160
38 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
37 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
411 mi
Range
767 mi
Mercedes C 160
411 mi
767 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 160
117.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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
