The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)

€ 37,400
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 32,600
 Audi A4 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) Audi A4 2.0 TDI 112g
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes C 280 is 4.5 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A4 2.0 TDI 112g.
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TDI 112g
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Audi A4 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
110.6
185.1
180.6 in
Length
185.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TDI 112g
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.32 %
Audi A4 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)

General

Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TDI 112g
W204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TDI 112g
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
CAGB, CJCB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
134 hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI 112g
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.0 TDI 112g

Performance

Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TDI 112g
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 2.0 TDI 112g

▶ REPLAY
15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.5 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
25.5 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI 112g

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TDI 112g
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI 112g
18 mpg
city
45 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
446 mi
Range
910 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
910 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI 112g
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).
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI 112g
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TDI 112g
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