The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 46,700

€ 36,000

€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI is 0.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
56.5
72.5
79.6
57.4
71.3
79.5
72.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.5 in
Height
57.4 in
111
186
111.8
185.1
186 in
Length
185.1 in
111 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.19 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
B9 (8W)
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
CSWB
Engine Code
M 274.910

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
215 hp
127 hp
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
152 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
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17.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
17.13 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
53 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
48 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
762 mi
Range
424 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
762 mi
424 mi
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
113.6 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
90.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft










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