The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 (18 - ..) vs. Audi A4 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 34,500
€ 47,900
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes C 180 is 3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A4 45 TDI.
Mercedes C 180
Audi A4 45 TDI
56.8
71.3
79.5
56.2
72.7
79.6
71.3 in
Width
72.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.8 in
Height
56.2 in
111.8
184.5
111
187.5
184.5 in
Length
187.5 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180
Audi A4 45 TDI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
717 lb
18.43 %
General
Mercedes C 180
Audi A4 45 TDI
W205
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180
Audi A4 45 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
DCPE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes C 180
154 hp
228 hp
Audi A4 45 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 180
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 45 TDI
Performance
Mercedes C 180
Audi A4 45 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 45 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.07 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
20.62 lb/hp
17.07 lb/hp
Audi A4 45 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180
Audi A4 45 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 180
40 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A4 45 TDI
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
432 mi
Range
680 mi
Mercedes C 180
432 mi
680 mi
Audi A4 45 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes C 180
111.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A4 45 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
235 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180
Audi A4 45 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
