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2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
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2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
MSRP $37,350 - $67,700
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2012 Audi S4
MSRP $53,000 - $59,400
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Mechanical
Engine
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Premium Unleaded V-6 Premium Unleaded V-8
Gas supercharged V6
Displacement
1.8 L/110 3.5 L/213 6.2 L/379
3.0L/183
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Sequential MPI
TFSI
Horsepower
201 hp @ 5500 rpm 302 hp @ 6500 rpm 507 hp @ 6800 rpm 248 hp @ 6500 rpm
333 hp @ 5500-7000 rpm
Torque
229 ft-lb @ 2000 rpm 273 ft-lb @ 3500 rpm 450 ft-lb @ 5200 rpm 251 ft-lb @ 3400 rpm
325 ft-lb @ 2900-5300 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
7G-TRONIC PLUS Automatic 7G-TRONIC PLUS 7-Spd Sports Auto -inc: AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (Multi-Clutch Technology)
6-speed manual transmission 7-speed S tronic transmission
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline Flex Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
9.5 - 17.9 L/100 km
12.1 - 12.2 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
6.2 - 12.2 L/100 km
7.9 - 8.1 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
6.2 - 17.9 L/100 km
7.9 - 12.2 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
66.0 L
64.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Standard
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
4 - 5
5
Front Head Room
942 - 973 mm
1,016 mm
Front Leg Room
1,059 mm
N/A
Front Shoulder Room
1,389 mm
1,410 mm
Rear Head Room
942 mm
953 mm
Rear Leg Room
838 - 848 mm
N/A
Rear Shoulder Room
1,397 mm
1,379 mm
Trunk Volume
351 L
340 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,675 - 2,766 mm
2,812 mm
Length, Overall
4,590 - 4,707 mm
4,717 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,770 - 1,796 mm
1,826 mm
Height, Overall
1,392 - 1,448 mm
1,427 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,505 - 1,730 kg
1,745 - 1,780 kg
Front Tire Size
40R18 P225/45HR17 P225/40YR18 P235/35ZR19 P225/40ZR18 P235/40ZR19
255/35R19 245/40R18
Rear Tire Size
255/35R18 P245/40HR17 P255/35YR18 P255/30ZR19 P255/35ZR18 P255/35ZR19
255/35R19 245/40R18
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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