The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)

€ 35,600
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13) Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 43,100
 Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08) Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,100

ⓘ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 3.0 TDI DPF.
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13)
69.7
79.1
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)
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 3.0 TDI DPF
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4938 lb
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
617 lb
15.86 %
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)

General

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
W204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
154 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF

Performance

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
21.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.42 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
21.26 lb/hp
16.42 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
41 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
585 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
632 mi
585 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
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).
139.9 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
109.9 kWh
139.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
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