The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 46,600

€ 40,000

€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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 4 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 220 CDI 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
185.2
108.7
181.1
185.2 in
Length
181.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
10.57 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
B8 (8K)
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
OM 646.811

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
237 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
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17.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.65 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
17.16 lb/hp
21.65 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
35 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
585 mi
Range
603 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
585 mi
603 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
139.9 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
139.9 kWh
139.9 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft











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