The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 35,800
€ 45,000
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,000
ⓘ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 TFSI.
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
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
185.1
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 TFSI
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3836 lb
4641 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4883 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.63 %
General
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
W204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.913
Engine Code
CMUA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 2800 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 4780 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
118 hp
268 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2150 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
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29.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.31 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
29.7 lb/hp
14.31 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
48 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
748 mi
Range
468 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
748 mi
468 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
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).
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).
153.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
100.7 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
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
