The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)

€ 45,400
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 51,900
 Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18) Audi A4 3.0 TDI
€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 5.5 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
69.7
79.1
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
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 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
111
186.1
180.6 in
Length
186.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.01 %
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
W204
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.830
Engine Code
CRTC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
228 hp
268 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
398 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.27 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
16.44 lb/hp
14.27 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
36 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
42 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
706 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
621 mi
706 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
135.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data