The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)
€ 36,200
€ 45,000
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,000
ⓘ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 11.7 cm shorter, 5.6 cm narrower and 1.7 cm taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes C 230
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
1444
1770
2008
1427
1826
2040
1770 mm
Width
1826 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2040 mm
1444 mm
Height
1427 mm
2760
4586
2808
4703
4586 mm
Length
4703 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2808 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 230
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
1540 kg
Kerb Weight
1795 kg
2025 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2240 kg
Weight Difference:
255 kg
14.21 %
General
Mercedes C 230
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
W204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 230
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.921
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2496 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
201 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 bhp
237 bhp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
245 NM
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 230
245 NM
500 NM
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes C 230
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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7.66 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.57 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 230
7.66 kg/bhp
7.57 kg/bhp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes C 230
31 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
34 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
64 L
450 mi
Range
603 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
603 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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).
135.8 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
135.8 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
