The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon (15 - 18)
€ 42,700

€ 35,900

€ 42,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF is just 0 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
56.5
71.9
80.3
57.4
71.3
79.5
71.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.5 in
Height
57.4 in
110.6
185.2
111.8
185.1
185.2 in
Length
185.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
12.43 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
B8 (8K)
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
OM 626.951

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
114 hp
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
16.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.97 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
16.46 lb/hp
29.97 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
35 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
26 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
585 mi
Range
592 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
585 mi
592 mi
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
139.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft












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