The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 42,700

€ 61,700

€ 42,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,700
ⓘ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 450 AMG Station Wagon.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 450 AMG 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 450 AMG Station Wagon
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.97 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
B8 (8K)
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
M 276.823

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
362 hp
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
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16.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
16.46 lb/hp
10.57 lb/hp
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
35 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
585 mi
Range
533 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
585 mi
533 mi
Mercedes C 450 AMG 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).
145.8 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
139.9 kWh
145.8 kWh
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft












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