The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI (12 - 15)

€ 61,700
Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes C 450 AMG
€ 38,300
 Audi A4 3.0 TDI (12 - 15) Audi A4 3.0 TDI
€ 61,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300

ⓘ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 450 AMG is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
71.3
79.5
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI (12 - 15)
110.6
185.1
184.5 in
Length
185.1 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 450 AMG
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4685 lb
Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.3 %
Audi A4 3.0 TDI (12 - 15)

General

Mercedes C 450 AMG
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
W205
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 450 AMG
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.823
Engine Code
CLAB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 450 AMG
362 hp
201 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes C 450 AMG
384 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes C 450 AMG
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 450 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.1 lb/hp
Mercedes C 450 AMG
10.02 lb/hp
18.1 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 450 AMG
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes C 450 AMG
31 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
37 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
539 mi
Range
767 mi
Mercedes C 450 AMG
539 mi
767 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
144 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 450 AMG
144 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 450 AMG
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