The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 09)
€ 42,200
€ 35,000
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY 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
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 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.92 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
B8 (8K)
Generation
S204
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
CLAB
Engine Code
M 271.910
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
201 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
143 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.12 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
18.81 lb/hp
22.12 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
41 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
767 mi
Range
547 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
767 mi
547 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY 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).
142.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
142.1 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
