The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Audi A4 3.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (07 - 11)
€ 39,800
€ 44,000
€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000
ⓘ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 11.7 cm shorter, 5.6 cm narrower and 1.7 cm taller than the Audi A4 3.2 FSI.
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
1444
1770
2008
1427
1826
2040
1770 mm
Width
1826 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2040 mm
1444 mm
Height
1427 mm
2760
4586
2808
4703
4586 mm
Length
4703 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2808 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1685 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2160 kg
Weight Difference:
110 kg
6.53 %
General
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
W204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
CALA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
3197 CC
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 bhp
261 bhp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
330 NM
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
300 NM
330 NM
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
6.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.46 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 280
6.91 kg/bhp
6.46 kg/bhp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes C 280
31 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
41 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
64 L
446 mi
Range
428 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
428 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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).
176.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
176.2 kWh
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
215 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
