Compare 2010 Audi A4 vs 2008 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2010 Audi A4
2008 Mercedes-Benz C Class
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4-Door Avant Wgn Automatic quattro 2.0T Premium
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
A4 4-Door Avant Wgn Automatic quattro 2.0T Premium 21 27 $32,875 $35,350
A4 4-Door Avant Wgn Automatic quattro 2.0T Premium Plus 21 27 $32,875 $35,350
A4 4-Door Avant Wgn Automatic quattro 2.0T Prestige 21 27 $32,875 $35,350
A4 4-Door Sedan Automatic quattro 2.0T Premium 21 27 $31,201 $33,550
A4 4-Door Sedan Automatic quattro 2.0T Premium Plus 21 27 $31,201 $33,550
A4 4-Door Sedan Automatic quattro 2.0T Prestige 21 27 $31,201 $33,550
A4 4-Door Sedan CVT FrontTrak 2.0T Premium 23 30 $29,249 $31,450
A4 4-Door Sedan CVT FrontTrak 2.0T Premium Plus 23 30 $29,249 $31,450
A4 4-Door Sedan Manual quattro 2.0T Premium 22 30 $30,085 $32,350
A4 4-Door Sedan Manual quattro 2.0T Premium Plus 22 30 $30,085 $32,350
A4 4-Door Sedan Manual quattro 2.0T Prestige 22 30 $30,085 $32,350
S4 4-Door Sedan Manual Premium Plus 18 27 $42,687 $45,900
S4 4-Door Sedan Manual Prestige 18 27 $42,687 $45,900
S4 4-Door Sedan S Tronic Premium Plus 18 28 $43,989 $47,300
S4 4-Door Sedan S Tronic Prestige 18 28 $43,989 $47,300
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4-Door Sedan 3.0L Luxury 4MATIC
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
C-Class 4-Door Sedan 3.0L Luxury 4MATIC 17 25 $32,401 $34,840
C-Class 4-Door Sedan 3.0L Luxury RWD 18 25 $29,388 $31,600
C-Class 4-Door Sedan 3.0L Sport 4MATIC 17 25 $32,401 $34,840
C-Class 4-Door Sedan 3.0L Sport RWD 18 26 $29,388 $31,600
C-Class 4-Door Sedan 3.5L Sport RWD 17 25 $34,317 $36,900
C-Class 4-Door Sedan 6.3L AMG RWD 12 19 $50,034 $53,800
Pricing
Invoice Price
$32,875
$32,401
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$35,350
$34,840
Monthly Payment Estimate
$589 / month
$581 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.6
8.0
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2010 Audi S4 blasts its way into a performance war with BMW and Mercedes-Benz-and Lexus, Infiniti, and Cadillac-thanks to a big price cut and 333 supercharged horsepower. More sport, more luxury, and more features for the money make the new 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class a more attractive possibility.
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Fuel Economy
City
21 mpg 17 mpg
Highway
27 mpg 25 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Small Station Wgn Compact
Interior Dimensions
Front Hip Room (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Second Leg Room (in)
34.3 33.4
Front Head Room (in)
40.4 37.1
Second Hip Room (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.5 54.7
Passenger Volume (ft³)
90 89.0
Second Head Room (in)
38.2 36.9
Second Shoulder Room (in)
54.3 55.1
Front Leg Room (in)
41.3 41.7
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.1 - TBD -
Wheelbase (in)
110.6 108.7
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
71.9 69.7
Track Width, Front (in)
61.6 - TBD -
Min Ground Clearance (in)
4.2 - TBD -
Length, Overall (in)
185.2 182.3
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
69.7 -
Height, Overall (in)
56.5 56.9
Liftover Height (in)
24.8 - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
40.4 -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
28.0 -
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
39.4 -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
30.4 -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
50.5 -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA -
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - -
Trunk Volume (ft³)
- 12.4
Brakes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 x 1.18 11.6 x 1.26
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.3 x 0.47 11.8 x 0.86
Brake Type
Pwr Power
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
17.2 17.4
Steering
Steering Type
Servotronic Rack & Pinion Steering
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD - 2.5
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.3 - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.4 35.6
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P225/50R17 P225/45R17
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA
Front Tire Size
P225/50R17 P225/45R17
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3814 3737
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 17 x 7.5
Front Wheel Material
Alloy Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Alloy Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 17 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
- TBD - Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy Aluminum
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
7.4 - TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
280 - TBD -
Engine
Engine Type
Gas I4 Gas V6
Fuel System
FSI - TBD -
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
258 @ 1500-4200 221 @ 2700 - 5000
Engine Order Code
NA NA
Displacement
2.0L/121 3.0L/183
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
211 @ 5300-6000 228 @ 6000
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
23 -
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
27 25
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
21 17
Transmission
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.34 2.86
Trans Order Code
NA 427
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.52 3.27
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.14 1.37
Trans Description Cont.
Tiptronic Automatic
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 0.82
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.17 4.38
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.52 1.92
Trans Type
6 7
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.87 1.00
Trans Description Cont. Again
Automatic w/OD NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.40 3.42 (R2 2.23)
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.73
Summary
Body Style
4 Door Wagon 4 Door Sedan
Vehicle Name
Audi A4 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
4-Link Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Stabilizer Bar 3-Link
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear
Trapezoidal Link Independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Stabilizer Bar 5-Arm Multi-link
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.1 -
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
6 -

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