The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 350 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 42,700
€ 47,900
€ 42,700
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 3.0 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 3.0 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 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 350 Station Wagon
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.51 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 350 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 350 Station Wagon
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
M 272.961
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
268 hp
Mercedes C 350 Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 350 Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
16.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
16.46 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 350 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
35 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes C 350 Station Wagon
26 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
585 mi
Range
414 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
585 mi
414 mi
Mercedes C 350 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).
187.5 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
139.9 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes C 350 Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 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
