The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 11)
€ 36,100

€ 46,300

€ 36,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,300
ⓘ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 Compressor is 4.6 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
56.9
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
56.9 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 Compressor
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb

Weight Difference:
661 lb
16.61 %

General
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
W204
Generation
B8 (8K)
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.950
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
181 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Performance
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.79 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
18.33 lb/hp
16.79 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
30 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
519 mi
Range
593 mi
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
519 mi
593 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
137.9 kWh
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
149.7 kWh
137.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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