The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Audi A4 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - 19)
€ 46,100
€ 44,500
€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500
ⓘ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 350 is 5.5 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A4 40 TDI.
Mercedes C 350
Audi A4 40 TDI
57
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
57 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 350
Audi A4 40 TDI
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.42 %
General
Mercedes C 350
Audi A4 40 TDI
W204
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350
Audi A4 40 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.961
Engine Code
DESA, DETA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 350
268 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 40 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 350
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 40 TDI
Performance
Mercedes C 350
Audi A4 40 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 40 TDI
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13.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.45 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350
13.24 lb/hp
19.45 lb/hp
Audi A4 40 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350
Audi A4 40 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes C 350
24 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A4 40 TDI
17 mpg
city
41 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
423 mi
Range
721 mi
Mercedes C 350
423 mi
721 mi
Audi A4 40 TDI
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
102.8 kWh
Mercedes C 350
183.8 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A4 40 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350
Audi A4 40 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
