The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)
€ 38,600
€ 43,500
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes C 230 is 5.5 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A4 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes C 230
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
56.9
69.7
79.1
56.2
72.5
79.6
69.7 in
Width
72.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.9 in
Height
56.2 in
108.7
180.6
111
186.1
180.6 in
Length
186.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 230
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.4 %
General
Mercedes C 230
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
W204
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 230
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.921
Engine Code
DETA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes C 230
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
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17.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
17.11 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
44 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
450 mi
Range
801 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
801 mi
Audi A4 2.0 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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
