The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. Audi A4 1.4 TFSI S tronic (15 - 18)
€ 37,400
€ 36,600
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 280 is 5.5 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A4 1.4 TFSI.
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
56.9
69.7
79.1
56.2
72.5
79.6
69.7 in
Width
72.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.9 in
Height
56.2 in
108.7
180.6
111
186.1
180.6 in
Length
186.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.74 %
General
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
W204
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
CVNA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
148 hp
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
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15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
18 mpg
city
35 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
446 mi
Range
633 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
633 mi
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
100.4 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
