The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Audi A4 30 TDI S tronic (18 - 19)
€ 39,800
€ 37,700
€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes C 280 is 5.5 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A4 30 TDI.
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 30 TDI
56.9
69.7
79.1
56.2
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
108.7
180.6
111
186.1
180.6 in
Length
186.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 30 TDI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.22 %
General
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 30 TDI
W204
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 30 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
DEUC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
120 hp
Audi A4 30 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Audi A4 30 TDI
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 30 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 30 TDI
▶ REPLAY
15.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.29 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.23 lb/hp
28.29 lb/hp
Audi A4 30 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 30 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A4 30 TDI
18 mpg
city
48 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
446 mi
Range
592 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
592 mi
Audi A4 30 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A4 30 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
Audi A4 30 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
