The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (07 - 08)
€ 42,500
€ 41,000
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘ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 320 CDI is 11.7 cm shorter, 5.6 cm narrower and 2.1 cm taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
1448
1770
2008
1427
1826
2040
1770 mm
Width
1826 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2040 mm
1448 mm
Height
1427 mm
2760
4586
2808
4703
4586 mm
Length
4703 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2808 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
1700 kg
Kerb Weight
1730 kg
2185 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2205 kg
Weight Difference:
30 kg
1.73 %
General
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
W204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.960
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 bhp
237 bhp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
510 NM
500 NM
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
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7.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.3 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
7.69 kg/bhp
7.3 kg/bhp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
41 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
64 L
595 mi
Range
603 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
595 mi
603 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
135.8 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
141.9 kWh
135.8 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
182 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
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
