The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) vs. Audi S4 (05 - 07)
€ 42,500
€ 55,600
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the Mercedes C 320 CDI is 0.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Audi S4
57
69.7
79.1
56.2
69.8
76.1
69.7 in
Width
69.8 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57 in
Height
56.2 in
108.7
180.6
104
180.6
180.6 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Audi S4
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.01 %
General
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Audi S4
W204
Generation
B7 (8E)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Audi S4
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.960
Engine Code
BBK
4
Valves
5
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 hp
339 hp
Audi S4
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
Audi S4
Performance
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Audi S4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
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16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.28 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
11.28 lb/hp
Audi S4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Audi S4
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
34 mpg
18 mpg
Audi S4
26 mpg
city
12 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
595 mi
Range
295 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
595 mi
295 mi
Audi S4
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).
252 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
141.9 kWh
252 kWh
Audi S4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
517 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Audi S4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
