The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11)
€ 38,200
€ 42,800
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,800
ⓘ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 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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 3.0 TDI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.24 %
General
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
168 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
141 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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21.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.09 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
21.06 lb/hp
16.09 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
35 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
612 mi
Range
603 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
612 mi
603 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
135.8 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
137.9 kWh
135.8 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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
