The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
€ 36,200
€ 34,800
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘ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 230 is 4.6 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF.
Mercedes C 230
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
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 230
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.37 %
General
Mercedes C 230
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
W204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 230
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.921
Engine Code
CAMA, CGKA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
Performance
Mercedes C 230
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
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16.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
16.89 lb/hp
19.4 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
18 mpg
city
29 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
450 mi
Range
673 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
673 mi
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A4 2.7 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230
Audi A4 2.7 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
