The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 09) vs. Audi A4 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 34,000

€ 41,700

€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700
ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY is 4.6 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.2 FSI.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.67 %

General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
W204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.910
Engine Code
CALA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
154 hp
261 hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
170 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
139 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 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
21.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.98 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
21.4 lb/hp
13.98 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
33 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
23 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
578 mi
Range
485 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
578 mi
485 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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).
155.3 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
134.5 kWh
155.3 kWh
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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