The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon (07 - 09)
€ 49,100

€ 37,800

€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI is 4.9 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
56.5
72.5
79.6
57.4
69.7
79.1
72.5 in
Width
69.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.5 in
Height
57.4 in
111
186
108.7
181.1
186 in
Length
181.1 in
111 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.04 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
B9 (8W)
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
6-speed manual 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
CSWB
Engine Code
OM 646.811

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
215 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
152 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
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17.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.39 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
17.79 lb/hp
21.39 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
50 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
50 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
47 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
767 mi
Range
672 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
767 mi
672 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
125.5 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
125.5 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 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
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft









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