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2008 Audi A4
2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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2008 Audi A4
MSRP $35,350 - $64,900
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2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
MSRP $35,800 - $63,500
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas V6 Gas I4
Gas V6 Gas V8
Displacement
3.2L/191 2.0L/121
2.5L/152 3.0L/183 3.5L/213 6.2L/- TBD -
Fuel System
FSI
TBD
Horsepower
255 hp @ 6500 rpm 200 hp @ 5100-6000 rpm
201 hp @ 6200 rpm 228 hp @ 6000 rpm 268 hp @ 6000 rpm 451 hp @ 6800 rpm
Torque
243 ft-lb @ 3250 rpm 207 ft-lb @ 1800-5000 rpm
181 ft-lb @ 2700 - 5000 rpm 221 ft-lb @ 2700 - 5000 rpm 258 ft-lb @ 2400 - 5000 rpm 443 ft-lb @ 5000 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission w/OD-inc: Tiptronic gear selector, dynamic shift programming (DSP), hill detection Multitronic automatic continuously variable transmission w/dynamic regulation program (DRP) 6-speed manual transmission-inc: OD, synchronized reverse gear, dual-mass flywheel
7G-TRONIC 7-speed automatic transmission 6-speed manual transmission w/AGILITY CONTROL shifter 7G-TRONIC 7-speed automatic transmission w/AMG SPEEDSHIFT enhancements
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
9.8 - 13.6 L/100 km
11.5 - 17.2 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
6.3 - 8.1 L/100 km
7.4 - 10.4 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
6.3 - 13.6 L/100 km
7.4 - 17.2 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
63.0 - 70.0 L
66.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
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
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
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
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
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
Not Available
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Standard
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
Standard
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)
Standard
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
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
963 - 975 mm
970 mm
Front Leg Room
1,049 mm
N/A
Front Shoulder Room
1,400 mm
N/A
Rear Head Room
942 - 955 mm
940 mm
Rear Leg Room
871 mm
N/A
Rear Shoulder Room
1,356 mm
N/A
Trunk Volume
379 L
476 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,649 mm
2,756 - 2,761 mm
Length, Overall
4,587 mm
4,618 - 4,717 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,773 mm
1,768 - 1,791 mm
Height, Overall
1,427 mm
1,435 - 1,445 mm
Min Ground Clearance
107 mm
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,545 - 1,850 kg
1,590 - 1,780 kg
Front Tire Size
P235/40R18 P235/45HR17 TBD P215/55R16 P215/55HR16 P235/45R17
P225/45R17 TBD P205/55R16 225/45R17 P225/40R18
Rear Tire Size
P235/40R18 P235/45HR17 TBD P215/55R16 P215/55HR16 P235/45R17
P245/40R P205/55R16 P245/40R17 TBD P255/35R18
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Standard
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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