The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. Audi A4 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 36,200
€ 41,700
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700
ⓘ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 3.2 FSI.
Mercedes C 230
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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 3.2 FSI
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.96 %
General
Mercedes C 230
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
W204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes C 230
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.921
Engine Code
CALA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
261 hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Performance
Mercedes C 230
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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16.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.98 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
16.89 lb/hp
13.98 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
18 mpg
city
20 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
450 mi
Range
485 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
485 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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).
155.3 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
155.3 kWh
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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
