The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
€ 33,300
€ 40,500
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500
ⓘ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 4.5 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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 Compressor
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.92 %
General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
W204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.952
Engine Code
CLAB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
154 hp
201 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
170 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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21.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
21.47 lb/hp
18.26 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
31 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
43 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
539 mi
Range
799 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
539 mi
799 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
144 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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
