The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
€ 44,700
€ 39,200
€ 44,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘ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 280 Station Wagon.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 280 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 280 Station Wagon
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
11.6 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 280 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 280 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 272.947
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 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 280 Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.47 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
16.84 lb/hp
15.47 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
33 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
26 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
552 mi
Range
436 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
552 mi
436 mi
Mercedes C 280 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).
178.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
148.1 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 280 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
