The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 42,700
€ 40,600
€ 42,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF is 4 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 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 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.02 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
B8 (8K)
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
M 271.860
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
16.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.27 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
16.46 lb/hp
17.27 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
35 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
585 mi
Range
489 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
585 mi
489 mi
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 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).
142.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
139.9 kWh
142.1 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
