The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

€ 48,200
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 55,300
 Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
€ 48,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,300

ⓘ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 400 Station Wagon.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
71.9
80.3
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
110.6
185
Blueprint Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
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 400 Station Wagon
3968 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5060 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5082 lb
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.88 %
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

General

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
B8 (8K)
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CDUC, CKVC
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
242 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon

▶ REPLAY
16.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.63 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
16.4 lb/hp
11.63 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
40 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
533 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
642 mi
533 mi
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
145.8 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
145.8 kWh
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 400 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