Comparison Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 280 (231 Hp) 4MATIC & Audi A6 (4B,C5) 2.4 V6 30V (136 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model: | C-class | A6 |
| Generation: | C-class (W203, facelift 2004) | A6 (4B,C5) |
| Engine / modification: | C 280 (231 Hp) 4MATIC | 2.4 V6 30V (136 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2005 year | 1997 year |
| Production end: | 2007 year | 2001 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.26-0.27 | 0.28 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 70 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| Power: | 231 hp | 136 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 247 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.6 sec | |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 2500-5000 rpm. | 230 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 272.941 | ALW, ARN, ASM |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2996 cm3 | 2393 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.0 l | 6.0 l |
| Coolant: | 10.0 l | 6.0 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 5 |
| Compression ratio: | 11.3 | 10.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.1 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 88 mm | 81 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4526 mm | 4796 mm |
| Width: | 1728 mm | 1810 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1980 mm | |
| Height: | 1426 mm | 1451 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2715 mm | 2759 mm |
| Front track: | 1505 mm | 1540 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1476 mm | 1569 mm |
| Front overhang: | 755 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1056 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 455 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 434 l | |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | Independent multi-link |
| Rear suspension: | Transverse stabilizer | Semi-independent, spring |
| Max weight: | 2120 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1565 kg | |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | 100 kg |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.76 m | 11.68 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 85 kg | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R 16 | 205/60 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7 J x 16 H 2 | 6J x 15 |