The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon (15 - 18)
€ 30,900

€ 33,500

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘ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 160 Station Wagon.
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 160 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 160 Station Wagon
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.56 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 160 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
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
CABA, CDHA
Engine Code
M 274.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
118 hp
127 hp
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
119 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
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29.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.52 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
29.7 lb/hp
25.52 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
25 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
539 mi
Range
472 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
539 mi
472 mi
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
102.4 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 160 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