The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 28,800
€ 55,300
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI is just 0 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon.
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
56.5
71.9
80.3
57.4
71.3
79.5
71.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.5 in
Height
57.4 in
110.6
185.2
111.8
185.1
185.2 in
Length
185.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5082 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.7 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
B8 (8K)
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CABA, CDHA
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
118 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
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28.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.63 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
28.86 lb/hp
11.63 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
561 mi
Range
533 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
561 mi
533 mi
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
136.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
145.8 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
136.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
