Comparison Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) C 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC & Audi A4 Avant (B5, Typ 8D, facelift 1999) 1.8 Turbo (172 Hp) quattro
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model: | C-class | A4 |
| Generation: | C-class (W204) | A4 Avant (B5, Typ 8D, facelift 1999) |
| Engine / modification: | C 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC | 1.8 Turbo (172 Hp) quattro |
| Production start: | 2007 year | 2000 year |
| Production end: | 2009 year | 2001 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 10.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.33 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 66 l | 60 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| Power: | 231 hp | 172 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 5900 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 246 km/h | 203 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.2 sec | 8.3 sec |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 2500-5000 rpm. | 225 Nm @ 1950-5000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 272.947 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 2996 cm3 | 1781 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 5 |
| Compression ratio: | 11.3 | 9.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 82 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 88 mm | 81 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 7G-TRONIC | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4581 mm | 4487 mm |
| Width: | 1770 mm | 1733 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2020 mm | |
| Height: | 1447 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2760 mm | 2607 mm |
| Front track: | 1549 mm | 1498 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1552 mm | 1477 mm |
| Front overhang: | 765 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1056 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 475 l | 878 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1775 l | |
| Max weight: | 2060 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1500 kg | 1470 kg |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.84 m | 11.1 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 205/60 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | R15 |