The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 d (15 - 18) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 34,200
€ 47,200
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes C 180 d is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes C 180 d
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
56.8
71.3
79.5
56.2
72.5
79.6
71.3 in
Width
72.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.8 in
Height
56.2 in
111.8
184.5
111
186.1
184.5 in
Length
186.1 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 d
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
12.39 %
General
Mercedes C 180 d
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
W205
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 d
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
OM 626.951
Engine Code
CSWB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
114 hp
215 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes C 180 d
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.38 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 d
28.72 lb/hp
17.38 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 d
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d
60 mpg
51 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
50 mpg
city
48 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
653 mi
Range
784 mi
Mercedes C 180 d
653 mi
784 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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).
94.6 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d
80.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 d
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
