The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (12 - 15)
€ 49,700
€ 44,300
€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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 350 BlueEFFICIENCY is 4.5 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
57
69.7
79.1
56.2
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
108.7
180.6
110.6
185.1
180.6 in
Length
185.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.62 %
General
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
W204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.957
Engine Code
CDUC, CKVC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
302 hp
242 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
273 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.62 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
12.19 lb/hp
15.62 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
32 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
554 mi
Range
654 mi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
554 mi
654 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
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).
119.3 kWh
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
140.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
