The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (14 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 280 Estate (07 - 09)
€ 40,900
€ 39,200
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 9.8 cm longer, 5.6 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the Mercedes C 280 Estate.
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Mercedes C 280 Estate
1436
1826
2040
1459
1770
2008
1826 mm
Width
1770 mm
2040 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1436 mm
Height
1459 mm
2808
4699
2760
4601
4699 mm
Length
4601 mm
2808 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Mercedes C 280 Estate
1715 kg
Kerb Weight
1600 kg
2200 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2130 kg
Weight Difference:
115 kg
6.71 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Mercedes C 280 Estate
B8 (8K)
Generation
S204
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Mercedes C 280 Estate
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
CNHA
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
187 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
187 bhp
228 bhp
Mercedes C 280 Estate
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
400 NM
300 NM
Mercedes C 280 Estate
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Mercedes C 280 Estate
138 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280 Estate
▶ REPLAY
9.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.02 kg/bhp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
9.17 kg/bhp
7.02 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 280 Estate
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Mercedes C 280 Estate
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
60 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes C 280 Estate
52 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
40 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
833 mi
Range
436 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
833 mi
436 mi
Mercedes C 280 Estate
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
178.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280 Estate
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Mercedes C 280 Estate
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
530 kg
490 L
Boot Capacity
485 L
1430 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1500 L
