The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 09) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
€ 34,000

€ 51,900

€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY is 5.5 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
57
69.7
79.1
56.2
72.5
79.6
69.7 in
Width
72.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57 in
Height
56.2 in
108.7
180.6
111
186.1
180.6 in
Length
186.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
529 lb
13.83 %

General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
W204
Generation
B9 (8W)
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
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 271.910
Engine Code
CRTC

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
154 hp
268 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
170 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.27 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
21.4 lb/hp
14.27 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
33 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
42 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
578 mi
Range
706 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
578 mi
706 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
134.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data