The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)
€ 38,900

€ 43,100

€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,100
ⓘ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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY is 4.6 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF.
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
573 lb
14.73 %

General
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
W204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
M 271.860
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
229 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
16.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.42 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
16.51 lb/hp
16.42 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
33 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
23 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
509 mi
Range
585 mi
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
509 mi
585 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
139.9 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
136.5 kWh
139.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
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