The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF (08 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
€ 36,500

€ 38,100

€ 36,500
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 slightly. The Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF is 4 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon.
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
56.5
71.9
80.3
57.4
69.7
79.1
71.9 in
Width
69.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.5 in
Height
57.4 in
110.6
185.2
108.7
181.1
185.2 in
Length
181.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.5 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
B8 (8K)
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
CAMA, CGKA
Engine Code
M 272.921

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
187 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
295 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
143 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
19.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.38 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
19.98 lb/hp
17.38 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
38 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
30 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
651 mi
Range
441 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
651 mi
441 mi
Mercedes C 230 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).
176.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
127.6 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft











40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft