The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
€ 37,500
€ 40,500
€ 37,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500
ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY is 4.5 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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
185.1
180.6 in
Length
185.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.9 %
General
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
W204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.911
Engine Code
CLAB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
168 hp
201 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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20.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
20.99 lb/hp
18.26 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
53 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
42 mpg
city
43 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
833 mi
Range
799 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
833 mi
799 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
90.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
