The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18)
€ 37,400

€ 43,500

€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes C 280 is 14 cm shorter, 7.2 cm narrower and 1.7 cm taller than the Audi A4 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
1444
1770
2008
1427
1842
2022
1770 mm
Width
1842 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1444 mm
Height
1427 mm
2760
4586
2820
4726
4586 mm
Length
4726 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2820 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2075 kg

Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %

General
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
W204
Generation
B9 (8W)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
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
DETA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 bhp
187 bhp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 280
300 NM
400 NM
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec

Audi A4 2.0 TDI
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6.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.32 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 280
6.82 kg/bhp
8.32 kg/bhp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Mercedes C 280
31 mpg
69 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
59 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
446 mi
Range
606 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
606 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).
84.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
107 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
520 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data