The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 (18 - ..) vs. Audi RS4 (05 - 07)
€ 34,500
€ 71,700
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,700
ⓘ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 3.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi RS4.
Mercedes C 180
Audi RS4
56.8
71.3
79.5
55.7
71.5
76.1
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.8 in
Height
55.7 in
111.8
184.5
104
180.7
184.5 in
Length
180.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180
Audi RS4
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
628 lb
16.51 %
General
Mercedes C 180
Audi RS4
W205
Generation
B7 (8E)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180
Audi RS4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
BNS
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Mercedes C 180
154 hp
414 hp
Audi RS4
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 180
184 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi RS4
Performance
Mercedes C 180
Audi RS4
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4
▶ REPLAY
20.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.19 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
20.62 lb/hp
9.19 lb/hp
Audi RS4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180
Audi RS4
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes C 180
40 mpg
18 mpg
Audi RS4
31 mpg
city
11 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
432 mi
Range
292 mi
Mercedes C 180
432 mi
292 mi
Audi RS4
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).
253.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180
111.8 kWh
253.8 kWh
Audi RS4
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
235 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180
Audi RS4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
