The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (07 - 08)

€ 42,500
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI
€ 41,000
 Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (07 - 08) Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
€ 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 4.6 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (07 - 08)
71.9
80.3
69.7 in
Width
71.9 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57 in
Height
56.2 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (07 - 08)
110.6
185.2
180.6 in
Length
185.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 320 CDI
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4861 lb
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.73 %
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (07 - 08)

General

Mercedes C 320 CDI
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
W204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
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

351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.09 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
16.09 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 320 CDI
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
34 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 320 CDI
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