The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18)
€ 48,300

€ 44,900

€ 48,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘ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 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
56.9
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
56.9 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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.27 %

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
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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 642.834
Engine Code
CSWB

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
261 hp
215 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
457 lb‑ft
295 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 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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14.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
14.4 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
40 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
49 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
621 mi
Range
799 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
621 mi
799 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
86.4 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
121.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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