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2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
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2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
MSRP $43,800 - $83,700
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2015 Audi A4
MSRP $37,800 - $48,500
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Mechanical
Engine
Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Twin Turbo Diesel I-4 Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Displacement
4.0 L/243 2.0 L/121 2.1 L/131 3.0 L/183
2.0 L/121
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Diesel Direct Injection
Gasoline Direct Injection
Horsepower
469 hp @ 5500 rpm 503 hp @ 5500 rpm 241 hp @ 5550 rpm 190 hp @ 5550 rpm 362 hp @ 5500 rpm
220 hp @ 4450 rpm
Torque
479 ft-lb @ 1750 rpm 516 ft-lb @ 1750 rpm 273 ft-lb @ 1300 rpm 369 ft-lb @ 1600 rpm 384 ft-lb @ 2000 rpm
258 ft-lb @ 1500 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
7-Speed MCT Automatic 7G-TRONIC PLUS Automatic
8-Speed Multi-tronic CVT 8-Speed Automatic w/Tiptronic 6-Speed Manual
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline Flex Fuel Diesel
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
10.1 - 13.4 L/100 km
9.9 - 10.9 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.8 - 9.6 L/100 km
7.2 - 7.6 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.8 - 13.4 L/100 km
7.2 - 10.9 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
66.0 L
61.0 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
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Optional
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
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
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Parking
Standard
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Standard
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Standard
Standard
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Standard
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
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
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
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
Standard
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
Standard
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
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
5
5
Front Head Room
942 - 1,039 mm
965 mm
Front Leg Room
1,059 mm
1,049 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,405 mm
1,410 mm
Rear Head Room
942 mm
953 mm
Rear Leg Room
894 mm
894 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,397 mm
1,379 mm
Trunk Volume
436 - 481 L
351 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,840 mm
2,809 mm
Length, Overall
4,686 - 4,755 mm
4,702 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,811 - 1,831 mm
1,826 mm
Height, Overall
1,425 - 1,443 mm
1,407 - 1,427 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,625 - 1,730 kg
1,595 - 1,645 kg
Front Tire Size
P245/40ZR18 P245/35ZR19 P225/40ZR19 45R18 P225/50HR17 P225/45HR18
P245/40R18 P245/45HR17 P245/40HR18 P255/35YR19
Rear Tire Size
P265/40ZR18 P265/35ZR19 P255/35ZR19 245/40R18 P225/50HR17 255/35ZR19 P245/40HR18
P245/40R18 P245/45HR17 P245/40HR18 P255/35YR19
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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