The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI Attraction quattro (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
€ 35,200
€ 50,200
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI is 3.9 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon.
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
56.5
71.9
80.3
57.4
69.7
79.1
71.9 in
Width
69.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.5 in
Height
57.4 in
110.6
185
108.7
181.1
185 in
Length
181.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5049 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.11 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
B8 (8K)
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CJEB
Engine Code
OM 642.834
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
168 hp
261 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
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21.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.87 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
21.46 lb/hp
14.87 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
583 mi
Range
684 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
583 mi
684 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
123.4 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
123.4 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
