The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI (07 - 09) vs. Audi A4 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 36,000
€ 41,700
€ 36,000
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 220 CDI is 4.6 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.2 FSI.
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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 220 CDI
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.22 %
General
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
W204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Series
OM 646.811
Engine Code
CALA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
168 hp
261 hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
295 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Performance
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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20.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.98 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
20.8 lb/hp
13.98 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
40 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
30 mpg
city
20 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
695 mi
Range
485 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
695 mi
485 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
155.3 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
121.3 kWh
155.3 kWh
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 CDI
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
