The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 48,300
€ 45,000
€ 48,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,000
ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY is 4.5 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TFSI.
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
56.9
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
56.9 in
Height
56.2 in
108.7
180.6
110.6
185.1
180.6 in
Length
185.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3836 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4883 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.01 %
General
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
W204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.834
Engine Code
CMUA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 4780 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
261 hp
268 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2150 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
457 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
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14.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.31 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
14.4 lb/hp
14.31 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
40 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
33 mpg
city
22 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
621 mi
Range
468 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
621 mi
468 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
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).
153.5 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
121.3 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
