The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
€ 36,200
€ 46,500
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,500
ⓘ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 230 is 4.5 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes C 230
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 230
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
12.25 %
General
Mercedes C 230
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
W204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 230
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.921
Engine Code
CDUC, CKVC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
242 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
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
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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16.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.99 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
16.89 lb/hp
15.99 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
35 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
450 mi
Range
665 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
665 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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230
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
