The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI (12 - 15)

€ 35,800
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 38,300
 Audi A4 3.0 TDI (12 - 15) Audi A4 3.0 TDI
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300

ⓘ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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 4.5 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.1
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI (12 - 15)
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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI (12 - 15)
110.6
185.1
180.6 in
Length
185.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4641 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4685 lb
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.63 %
Audi A4 3.0 TDI (12 - 15)

General

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
W204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.913
Engine Code
CLAB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 2800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
118 hp
201 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
29.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.1 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
29.7 lb/hp
18.1 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
48 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
37 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
748 mi
Range
767 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
748 mi
767 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
100.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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