The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
€ 44,700
€ 44,200
€ 44,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,200
ⓘ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 CDI Station Wagon.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 250 CDI 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 CDI Station Wagon
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4883 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.47 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
B8 (8K)
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
OM 651.911
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.37 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
16.84 lb/hp
18.37 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
33 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
552 mi
Range
719 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
552 mi
719 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
148.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 250 CDI 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
