The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon (18 - 19)
€ 42,200
€ 34,200
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘ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 is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 160 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
111.8
185.1
185 in
Length
185.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
12.83 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
B8 (8K)
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
CLAB
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
201 hp
127 hp
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
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18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
18.81 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
767 mi
Range
439 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
767 mi
439 mi
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
109.9 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 160 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
