The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon (11 - 14)

€ 42,200
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 35,300
 Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon (11 - 14) Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300

ⓘ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 is 3.9 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
71.9
80.3
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon (11 - 14)
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
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
110.6
185
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon (11 - 14)
108.7
181.1
185 in
Length
181.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4751 lb
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.82 %
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon (11 - 14)

General

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
B8 (8K)
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 180 CDI Station Wagon
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
CLAB
Engine Code
OM 651.913
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 2800 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
201 hp
118 hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
143 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon

▶ REPLAY
18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.17 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
18.81 lb/hp
30.17 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
767 mi
Range
764 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
767 mi
764 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 180 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