The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 13)

€ 37,400
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 34,500
 Audi A4 2.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 13) Audi A4 2.0 TDI
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500

ⓘ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 11.5 cm shorter, 5.6 cm narrower and 1.7 cm taller than the Audi A4 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
1444
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
1770
2008
1427
Blueprint Audi A4 2.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 13)
1826
2040
1770 mm
Width
1826 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2040 mm
1444 mm
Height
1427 mm
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
2760
4586
Blueprint Audi A4 2.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 13)
2808
4701
4586 mm
Length
4701 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2808 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1590 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2065 kg
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.2 %
Audi A4 2.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
W204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
V6 petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
CAGA, CJCA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
141 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 bhp
141 bhp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 280
300 NM
320 NM
Audi A4 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

101 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

126 m
0.000 sec

Audi A4 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
6.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.28 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 280
6.82 kg/bhp
11.28 kg/bhp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mercedes C 280
31 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
50 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
446 mi
Range
816 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
816 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).
98.8 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data