Comparison Audi A4 (B5, Typ 8D) 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) Tiptronic & Volvo V40 Combi (VW) 2.0 16V (140 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 280 (231 Hp) 4MATIC
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| Brand: | Audi | Volvo | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | A4 | V40 | C-class |
| Generation: | A4 (B5, Typ 8D) | V40 Combi (VW) | C-class (W203, facelift 2004) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) Tiptronic | 2.0 16V (140 Hp) Automatic | C 280 (231 Hp) 4MATIC |
| Production start: | 1996 year | 1995 year | 2005 year |
| Production end: | 1999 year | 1999 year | 2007 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.6 l/100 km | 13.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.1 l/100 km | 7.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.5 l/100 km | 8.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | 0.26-0.27 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 60 l | 62 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | ||
| Power: | 193 hp | 140 hp | 231 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 6100 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 235 km/h | 210 km/h | 247 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.6 sec | 9.3 sec | 7.6 sec |
| Torque: | 280 Nm/3200 rpm. | 183 Nm/4500 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 2500-5000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 272.941 | ||
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2771 cm3 | 1948 cm3 | 2996 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.0 l | ||
| Coolant: | 10.0 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.6 | 10.5 | 11.3 |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm | 90 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82.5 mm | 83 mm | 88 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 Tiptronic | 4 | 5 |
| Length: | 4479 mm | 4480 mm | 4526 mm |
| Width: | 1733 mm | 1720 mm | 1728 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1980 mm | ||
| Height: | 1415 mm | 1410 mm | 1426 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2617 mm | 2550 mm | 2715 mm |
| Front track: | 1498 mm | 1450 mm | 1505 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1479 mm | 1470 mm | 1476 mm |
| Front overhang: | 755 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 1056 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 440 l | 413 l | 455 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1421 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone | The depreciated rack |
| Rear suspension: | Suspension with traction connecting levers | Helical spring | Transverse stabilizer |
| Max weight: | 1885 kg | 1740 kg | 2120 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1335 kg | 1305 kg | 1565 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m | 10.76 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 205/60 R15 | 195/55 R15 | 205/55 R 16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | 7 J x 16 H 2 |