The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)
€ 33,300
€ 43,100
€ 33,300
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 Compressor 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 Compressor
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
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 3.0 TDI DPF
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
15.01 %
General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
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)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.952
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
154 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
170 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
170 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
21.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.42 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
21.47 lb/hp
16.42 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
31 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
539 mi
Range
585 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
539 mi
585 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
144 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).
139.9 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
144 kWh
139.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
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
