The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09) vs. Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 44,900

€ 32,500

€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes C 350 CDI is 11.7 cm shorter, 5.6 cm narrower and 2.1 cm taller than the Audi A4 1.8 TFSI.
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
1448
1770
2008
1427
1826
2040
1770 mm
Width
1826 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2040 mm
1448 mm
Height
1427 mm
2760
4586
2808
4703
4586 mm
Length
4703 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2808 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
1700 kg
Kerb Weight
1525 kg
2185 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
175 kg
10.29 %

General
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
W204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.960
Engine Code
CABB, CDHB

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
221 bhp
158 bhp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
510 NM
250 NM
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
7.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.65 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
7.69 kg/bhp
9.65 kg/bhp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
39 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
562 mi
Range
561 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
562 mi
561 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
150.2 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).
136.5 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
150.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data