The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)
€ 39,800
€ 43,100
€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes C 280 is 4.6 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF.
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
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 3.0 TDI DPF
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
10.77 %
General
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
W204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
155 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 3.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
15.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.42 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.23 lb/hp
16.42 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
446 mi
Range
585 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
585 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
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).
139.9 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
139.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 3.0 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
