The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 44,700
€ 55,400
€ 44,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,400
ⓘ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 400 Station Wagon.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 400 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 400 Station Wagon
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.96 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
B8 (8K)
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 400 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 400 Station Wagon
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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.56 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
16.84 lb/hp
11.56 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
33 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
552 mi
Range
506 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
552 mi
506 mi
Mercedes C 400 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).
153.5 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
148.1 kWh
153.5 kWh
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.9 cu ft
