The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (12 - 13) vs. Audi A4 3.2 FSI quattro (07 - 11)
€ 33,100
€ 41,900
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY is 4.6 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.2 FSI.
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
57
69.7
79.1
56.2
71.9
80.3
69.7 in
Width
71.9 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57 in
Height
56.2 in
108.7
180.6
110.6
185.2
180.6 in
Length
185.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.18 %
General
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
W204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
CALA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
154 hp
261 hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Performance
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
21.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.98 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
21.05 lb/hp
13.98 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
41 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
31 mpg
city
18 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
632 mi
Range
437 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
632 mi
437 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
109.9 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
