The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (12 - 15)
€ 36,600
€ 44,300
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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 180 is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes C 180
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 180
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
14.86 %
General
Mercedes C 180
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180
Audi A4 3.0 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
CDUC, CKVC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180
154 hp
242 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes C 180
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes C 180
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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20.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.62 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
20.9 lb/hp
15.62 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 180
38 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
33 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
411 mi
Range
654 mi
Mercedes C 180
411 mi
654 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).
119.3 kWh
Mercedes C 180
117.5 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180
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
