The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)

€ 37,400
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 32,200
 Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08) Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200

ⓘ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 4.6 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF.
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
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 DPF (08 - 08)
110.6
185.2
180.6 in
Length
185.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.28 %
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)

General

Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
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 DPF
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
CAHA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
168 hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.14 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
20.14 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
18 mpg
city
34 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
446 mi
Range
762 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
762 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
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