The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
€ 34,100
€ 51,900
€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
56.8
71.3
79.5
56.2
72.5
79.6
71.3 in
Width
72.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.8 in
Height
56.2 in
111.8
184.5
111
186.1
184.5 in
Length
186.1 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
14.41 %
General
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
W205
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 BlueTEC
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
OM 626.951
Engine Code
CRTC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
114 hp
268 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
207 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.27 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
28.72 lb/hp
14.27 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
62 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
52 mpg
city
42 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
670 mi
Range
706 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
670 mi
706 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
78.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
