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 0.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi RS4.
Mercedes C 280
Audi RS4
56.9
69.7
79.1
55.7
71.5
76.1
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.9 in
Height
55.7 in
108.7
180.6
104
180.7
180.6 in
Length
180.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280
Audi RS4
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.86 %
General
Mercedes C 280
Audi RS4
W204
Generation
B7 (8E)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
Audi RS4
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
BNS
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
414 hp
Audi RS4
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
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
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4
▶ REPLAY
15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.19 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
9.19 lb/hp
Audi RS4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Audi RS4
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
18 mpg
Audi RS4
18 mpg
city
11 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
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
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
Audi RS4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
