The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF multitronic (08 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 350 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 38,600
€ 47,900
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,900
ⓘ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 350 Station Wagon.
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 350 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 350 Station Wagon
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.77 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 350 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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 350 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 272.961
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
187 hp
268 hp
Mercedes C 350 Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 350 Station Wagon
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 Station Wagon
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20.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
20.28 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 350 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
36 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes C 350 Station Wagon
31 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
621 mi
Range
414 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
621 mi
414 mi
Mercedes C 350 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
187.5 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
133.7 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes C 350 Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 350 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
