The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 d (15 - 18) vs. Audi A4 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 11)
€ 34,200

€ 32,700

€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes C 180 d is just 0.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A4 1.8 TFSI.
Mercedes C 180 d
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
56.8
71.3
79.5
56.2
71.9
80.3
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.8 in
Height
56.2 in
111.8
184.5
110.6
185.2
184.5 in
Length
185.2 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 d
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.7 %

General
Mercedes C 180 d
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
W205
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 d
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
OM 626.951
Engine Code
CABB, CDHB

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
114 hp
158 hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes C 180 d
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
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28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.97 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 d
28.72 lb/hp
21.97 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 d
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d
60 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
50 mpg
city
23 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
653 mi
Range
523 mi
Mercedes C 180 d
653 mi
523 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d
80.3 kWh
144 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 d
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data