The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 41,100
€ 32,500
€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 4.6 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A4 1.8 TFSI.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.56 %
General
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
W204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.911
Engine Code
CABB, CDHB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
158 hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
17.71 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
42 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
30 mpg
city
25 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
655 mi
Range
561 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
655 mi
561 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
136.5 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
115.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
