The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. Audi RS4 (05 - 07)
€ 37,400
€ 71,700
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes C 280 is 0.3 cm shorter, 4.6 cm narrower and 2.9 cm taller than the Audi RS4.
Mercedes C 280
Audi RS4
1444
1770
2008
1415
1816
1933
1770 mm
Width
1816 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1444 mm
Height
1415 mm
2760
4586
2642
4589
4586 mm
Length
4589 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2642 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280
Audi RS4
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1725 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2200 kg
Weight Difference:
170 kg
9.86 %
General
Mercedes C 280
Audi RS4
W204
Generation
B7 (8E)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
Audi RS4
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
BNS
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
4163 CC
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
414 bhp
at 7800 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 bhp
414 bhp
Audi RS4
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
430 NM
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
300 NM
430 NM
Audi RS4
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Audi RS4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
Audi RS4
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6.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.17 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 280
6.82 kg/bhp
4.17 kg/bhp
Audi RS4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Audi RS4
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes C 280
31 mpg
21 mpg
Audi RS4
21 mpg
city
14 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
446 mi
Range
292 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
292 mi
Audi RS4
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).
253.8 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
253.8 kWh
Audi RS4
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
Audi RS4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
