The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon (15 - 18)
€ 36,200

€ 33,500

€ 36,200
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 2.0 TDI DPF is just 0 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon.
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
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 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.98 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
B8 (8K)
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
CAHA
Engine Code
M 274.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
127 hp
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
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21.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.52 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
21.92 lb/hp
25.52 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
38 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
30 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
641 mi
Range
472 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
641 mi
472 mi
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
127.6 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 2.0 TDI DPF
127.6 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
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