The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Audi A4 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 42,000
€ 41,700
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes C 280 is 4.6 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.2 FSI.
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
56.9
69.7
79.1
56.2
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
108.7
180.6
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 3.2 FSI
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.21 %
General
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
W204
Generation
B8 (8K)
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.948
Engine Code
CALA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
261 hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
151 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.98 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.81 lb/hp
13.98 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 280
25 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
18 mpg
city
20 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
436 mi
Range
485 mi
Mercedes C 280
436 mi
485 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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).
155.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
178.2 kWh
155.3 kWh
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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
