The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF multitronic (07 - 08)

€ 42,000
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 32,600
 Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF multitronic (07 - 08) Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes C 280 is 4.6 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF.
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF multitronic (07 - 08)
71.9
80.3
69.7 in
Width
71.9 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.9 in
Height
56.2 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF multitronic (07 - 08)
110.6
185.2
180.6 in
Length
185.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.97 %
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF multitronic (07 - 08)

General

Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
W204
Generation
B8 (8K)
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
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
CAGA, CJCA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
141 hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
151 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.55 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.81 lb/hp
24.55 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 280
25 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
18 mpg
city
30 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
436 mi
Range
697 mi
Mercedes C 280
436 mi
697 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
119.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
178.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
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