The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. Audi A4 3.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (07 - 11)
€ 38,600
€ 44,000
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000
ⓘ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
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.43 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
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
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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17.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.23 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
17.11 lb/hp
14.23 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
450 mi
Range
428 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
428 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).
176.2 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
176.2 kWh
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 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
