The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. Audi RS4 (05 - 07)
€ 36,200
€ 71,700
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes C 230 is 0.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi RS4.
Mercedes C 230
Audi RS4
56.9
69.7
79.1
55.7
71.5
76.1
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.9 in
Height
55.7 in
108.7
180.6
104
180.7
180.6 in
Length
180.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 230
Audi RS4
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.73 %
General
Mercedes C 230
Audi RS4
W204
Generation
B7 (8E)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 230
Audi RS4
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.921
Engine Code
BNS
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
414 hp
Audi RS4
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi RS4
Performance
Mercedes C 230
Audi RS4
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4
▶ REPLAY
16.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.19 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
16.89 lb/hp
9.19 lb/hp
Audi RS4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230
Audi RS4
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
18 mpg
Audi RS4
18 mpg
city
11 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
450 mi
Range
292 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
292 mi
Audi RS4
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).
253.8 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
253.8 kWh
Audi RS4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230
Audi RS4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
