The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 CDI Automatic (07 - 09) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)
€ 35,900

€ 43,100

€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,100
ⓘ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 200 CDI is 4.6 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF.
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
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 200 CDI
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
10.77 %

General
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
W204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Series
OM 646.811
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI
134 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI
199 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
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25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.42 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI
25.91 lb/hp
16.42 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI
36 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
631 mi
Range
585 mi
Mercedes C 200 CDI
631 mi
585 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
139.9 kWh
Mercedes C 200 CDI
133.7 kWh
139.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
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