The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09) vs. Audi A4 3.2 FSI quattro (07 - 11)
€ 47,200
€ 41,900
€ 47,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘ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 CDI is 4.6 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.2 FSI.
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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
185.2
180.6 in
Length
185.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
3880 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.95 %
General
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
W204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.961
Engine Code
CALA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
221 hp
261 hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
376 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Performance
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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17.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.98 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
17.56 lb/hp
13.98 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
31 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
23 mpg
city
18 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
533 mi
Range
437 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
533 mi
437 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
158.4 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).
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
158.4 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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
