The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
€ 38,700
€ 41,600
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,600
ⓘ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 TFSI ultra is 4.9 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon.
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
Mercedes C 280 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 TFSI ultra
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4729 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.82 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
B9 (8W)
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
CVKB
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
187 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
236 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
147 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
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17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.61 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
17.74 lb/hp
15.61 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
41 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
32 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
578 mi
Range
436 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
578 mi
436 mi
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 TFSI ultra
109.9 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 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
