The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. Audi S4 (09 - 11)
€ 37,400
€ 52,100
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,100
ⓘ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 5.2 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi S4.
Mercedes C 280
Audi S4
56.9
69.7
79.1
55.4
71.9
80.3
69.7 in
Width
71.9 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.9 in
Height
55.4 in
108.7
180.6
110.7
185.7
180.6 in
Length
185.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280
Audi S4
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 S4
W204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
Audi S4
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
CAKA, CCBA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
328 hp
Audi S4
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi S4
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Audi S4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
▶ REPLAY
15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.59 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
11.59 lb/hp
Audi S4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Audi S4
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
24 mpg
Audi S4
18 mpg
city
17 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
446 mi
Range
398 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
398 mi
Audi S4
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).
189.4 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
189.4 kWh
Audi S4
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
Audi S4
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
