The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. Audi A4 30 TDI S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 38,600
€ 38,900
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900
ⓘ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 6.9 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A4 30 TDI.
Mercedes C 230
Audi A4 30 TDI
56.9
69.7
79.1
56.2
72.7
79.6
69.7 in
Width
72.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.9 in
Height
56.2 in
108.7
180.6
111
187.5
180.6 in
Length
187.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 230
Audi A4 30 TDI
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.32 %
General
Mercedes C 230
Audi A4 30 TDI
W204
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 230
Audi A4 30 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
DEZB

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
134 hp
Audi A4 30 TDI
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 30 TDI
Performance
Mercedes C 230
Audi A4 30 TDI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 30 TDI
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17.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.75 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
17.11 lb/hp
25.75 lb/hp
Audi A4 30 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230
Audi A4 30 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A4 30 TDI
18 mpg
city
53 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
450 mi
Range
638 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
638 mi
Audi A4 30 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).
80.3 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A4 30 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230
Audi A4 30 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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