The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (07 - 08)
€ 61,700

€ 41,000

€ 61,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF.
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
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 450 AMG
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.9 %

General
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
W205
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
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
CAPA, CCWA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 450 AMG
362 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 450 AMG
384 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 450 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
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10.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.09 lb/hp
Mercedes C 450 AMG
10.02 lb/hp
16.09 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes C 450 AMG
31 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
23 mpg
city
27 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
539 mi
Range
603 mi
Mercedes C 450 AMG
539 mi
603 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
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).
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).
135.8 kWh
Mercedes C 450 AMG
144 kWh
135.8 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
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