The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 11)

€ 44,900
Mercedes C 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI
€ 46,300
 Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 11) Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,300

ⓘ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 clean diesel.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 11)
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 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 11)
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 clean diesel
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5027 lb
Mercedes C 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.8 %
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 11)

General

Mercedes C 320 CDI
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
W204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 320 CDI
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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 clean diesel
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 clean diesel

Performance

Mercedes C 320 CDI
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel

▶ REPLAY
16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.79 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
16.79 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 320 CDI
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
32 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
562 mi
Range
593 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
562 mi
593 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
150.2 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).
137.9 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
150.2 kWh
137.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 320 CDI
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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