The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor (07 - 09) vs. Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 31,100
€ 32,500
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 Compressor is 4.6 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A4 1.8 TFSI.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Audi A4 1.8 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
185.2
180.6 in
Length
185.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.62 %
General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
W204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.952
Engine Code
CABB, CDHB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
154 hp
158 hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
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21.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
21.26 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
32 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
554 mi
Range
561 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
554 mi
561 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
136.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
140.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
