The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 e 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (12 - 15)
€ 52,100
€ 44,300
€ 52,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes C 350 e is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes C 350 e
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
56.8
71.3
79.5
56.2
71.9
80.3
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.8 in
Height
56.2 in
111.8
184.5
110.6
185.1
184.5 in
Length
185.1 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 e
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
13.7 %
General
Mercedes C 350 e
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
W205
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 e
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
CDUC, CKVC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
275 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 e
275 hp
242 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
443 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes C 350 e
443 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes C 350 e
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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11.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.62 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 e
11.87 lb/hp
15.62 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 e
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 350 e
112 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
No data
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
1479 mi
Range
654 mi
Mercedes C 350 e
1479 mi
654 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
39.8 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).
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).
119.3 kWh
Mercedes C 350 e
39.8 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
77 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 e
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
