The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 42,200

€ 45,600

€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,600
ⓘ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 220 d Station Wagon.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 220 d 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 220 d Station Wagon
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.16 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
B8 (8K)
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
CLAB
Engine Code
OM 651.921

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
201 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
143 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
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18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.24 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
18.81 lb/hp
22.24 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
50 mpg
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
41 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
767 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
767 mi
542 mi
Mercedes C 220 d 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft












40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft