The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 09)
€ 46,700
€ 35,000
€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY 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 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.5 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
B9 (8W)
Generation
S204
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
CSWB
Engine Code
M 271.910
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
215 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
152 mph
Maximum Speed
135 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 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
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17.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.12 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
17.13 lb/hp
22.12 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
53 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
48 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
762 mi
Range
547 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
762 mi
547 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY 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).
142.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
90.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
