The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Audi A4 45 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - 19)
€ 49,700

€ 46,200

€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,200
ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY is 5.5 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A4 45 TFSI.
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 45 TFSI
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 45 TFSI
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.29 %

General
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 45 TFSI
W204
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 45 TFSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.957
Engine Code
DKNA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
302 hp
242 hp
Audi A4 45 TFSI
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
273 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Audi A4 45 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 45 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 45 TFSI
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12.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.71 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
12.19 lb/hp
14.71 lb/hp
Audi A4 45 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 45 TFSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
32 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A4 45 TFSI
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
554 mi
Range
563 mi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
554 mi
563 mi
Audi A4 45 TFSI
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).
121.2 kWh
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
140.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi A4 45 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 45 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data