The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
€ 44,200
€ 38,100
€ 44,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra is 4.9 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon.
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
56.5
72.5
79.6
57.4
69.7
79.1
72.5 in
Width
69.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.5 in
Height
57.4 in
111
186
108.7
181.1
186 in
Length
181.1 in
111 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.24 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
B9 (8W)
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
DETA
Engine Code
M 272.921
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
187 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
295 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
130 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
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18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.38 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
18.92 lb/hp
17.38 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
59 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
50 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
839 mi
Range
441 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
839 mi
441 mi
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
176.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
82.2 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
