The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
€ 42,000
€ 37,300
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,300
ⓘ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 5.5 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A4 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
56.9
69.7
79.1
56.2
72.5
79.6
69.7 in
Width
72.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.9 in
Height
56.2 in
108.7
180.6
111
186.1
180.6 in
Length
186.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.96 %
General
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
W204
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.948
Engine Code
DEUC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
120 hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
151 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
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15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.65 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.81 lb/hp
27.65 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mercedes C 280
25 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
50 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
436 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes C 280
436 mi
621 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
82.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280
178.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
