The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. Audi A4 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 53,800

€ 38,600

€ 53,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘ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 400 is just 0.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A4 2.7 TDI.
Mercedes C 400
Audi A4 2.7 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
185.2
184.5 in
Length
185.2 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 400
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4729 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.3 %

General
Mercedes C 400
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
W205
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes C 400
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.823
Engine Code
CAMA, CGKA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 400
328 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes C 400
354 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
Performance
Mercedes C 400
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 2.7 TDI
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11.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.69 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
11.26 lb/hp
19.69 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 400
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 400
29 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
21 mpg
city
30 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
513 mi
Range
631 mi
Mercedes C 400
513 mi
631 mi
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
131.6 kWh
Mercedes C 400
151.6 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 400
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data