The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra S tronic (15 - 17)

€ 42,000
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 39,100
 Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra S tronic (15 - 17) Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100

ⓘ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 5.5 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra.
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra S tronic (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra S tronic (15 - 17)
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 TFSI ultra
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.49 %
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra S tronic (15 - 17)

General

Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
W204
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.948
Engine Code
CVKB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra

Performance

Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
151 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra

▶ REPLAY
15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.45 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.81 lb/hp
17.45 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes C 280
25 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
18 mpg
city
37 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
436 mi
Range
658 mi
Mercedes C 280
436 mi
658 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
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).
96.6 kWh
Mercedes C 280
178.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data