The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09) vs. Audi A4 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - 19)

€ 42,500
Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09) Mercedes C 350 CDI
€ 48,600
 Audi A4 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - 19) Audi A4 45 TDI
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,600

ⓘ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 CDI is 5.5 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A4 45 TDI.
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Audi A4 45 TDI
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)
69.7
79.1
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - 19)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Audi A4 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - 19)
111
186.1
180.6 in
Length
186.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 350 CDI
Audi A4 45 TDI
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4597 lb
Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.67 %
Audi A4 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - 19)

General

Mercedes C 350 CDI
Audi A4 45 TDI
W204
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 350 CDI
Audi A4 45 TDI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.960
Engine Code
DCPE
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
221 hp
228 hp
Audi A4 45 TDI
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
376 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 45 TDI

Performance

Mercedes C 350 CDI
Audi A4 45 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 45 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.07 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
17.07 lb/hp
Audi A4 45 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350 CDI
Audi A4 45 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
34 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A4 45 TDI
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
693 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
595 mi
693 mi
Audi A4 45 TDI
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).
107 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
141.9 kWh
107 kWh
Audi A4 45 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 350 CDI
Audi A4 45 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
705 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data