The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF multitronic (08 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 34,200
€ 55,300
€ 34,200
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 2.0 TDI DPF is just 0 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon.
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
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 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5082 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.77 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
B8 (8K)
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CAGA, CJCA
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
141 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
25.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.63 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
25.49 lb/hp
11.63 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
39 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
673 mi
Range
533 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
673 mi
533 mi
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
123.4 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 2.0 TDI DPF
123.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
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
