The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TDI (15 - 18)
€ 37,400
€ 38,700
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.21 %
General
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
W204
Generation
B9 (8W)
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
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
DEUA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
148 hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
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15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
49 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
446 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
621 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
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).
82.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 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)
No data
