The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel quattro (Ethanol) (10 - 11)
€ 38,600

€ 35,300

€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel.
Mercedes C 230
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel
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 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.8 %

General
Mercedes C 230
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel
W204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol

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 TFSI flexible fuel
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.921
Engine Code
CFKA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
178 hp
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel
Performance
Mercedes C 230
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel
145 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel
▶ REPLAY
17.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.88 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
17.11 lb/hp
19.88 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
23 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel
18 mpg
city
17 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
450 mi
Range
396 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
396 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel
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).
323.2 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
323.2 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel
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