Comparison Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) C 300 V6 (231 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC & Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202, facelift 1997) C 200 CDI (102 Hp) 5G-TRONIC & Audi A8 Long (D4,4H facelift 2013) 3.0 TFSI V6 (310 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model: | C-class | C-class | A8 |
| Generation: | C-class (W204) | C-class (W202, facelift 1997) | A8 Long (D4,4H facelift 2013) |
| Engine / modification: | C 300 V6 (231 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC | C 200 CDI (102 Hp) 5G-TRONIC | 3.0 TFSI V6 (310 Hp) quattro Tiptronic |
| Production start: | 2009 year | 1998 year | 2013 year |
| Production end: | 2011 year | 2000 year | 2017 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 9.2 l/100 km | 10.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.3 l/100 km | 6.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.7 l/100 km | 7.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 66 l | 62 l | 82 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | Euro 6 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 184 g/km | ||
| Power: | 231 hp | 102 hp | 310 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 4200 rpm. | 5200-6500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 243 km/h | 181 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.3 sec | 13.4 sec | 5.9 sec |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 2500-5000 rpm. | 235 Nm @ 1500-2600 rpm. | 440 Nm @ 2900-4750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 272.948 | OM 611 DE 22 LA LR / 611.960 | CREA |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2996 cm3 | 2151 cm3 | 2995 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | 6 l | 6.8 l |
| Coolant: | 8 l | 12.4 l | |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Direct injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Mechanical supercharging (Compressor) | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11.3 | 19 | 10.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 82 mm | 88.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 88 mm | 88 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 7G-TRONIC | 5 G-TRONIC | 8 Tiptronic |
| Length: | 4581 mm | 4516 mm | 5265 mm |
| Width: | 1770 mm | 1723 mm | 1949 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2009 mm | 2111 mm | |
| Height: | 1447 mm | 1427 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2760 mm | 2690 mm | 3122 mm |
| Front track: | 1549 mm | 1499 mm | 1644 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1552 mm | 1464 mm | 1635 mm |
| Front overhang: | 765 mm | 1000 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1056 mm | 1143 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 475 l | 520 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Multi-link suspension | |
| Rear suspension: | Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer | Independent on trapezoidal lever | |
| Max weight: | 2120 kg | 1890 kg | 2530 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1560 kg | 1410 kg | 1880 kg |
| ABS: | yes | ||
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | 100 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2300 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.84 m | 12.7 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg | 2300 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | 95 kg | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 195/65 R15 | 235/60 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | 6.5J x 15 | 8J x 17 |