The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (09 - 10)
€ 46,700

€ 38,100

€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,100
ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 220 CDI 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 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.3 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
B9 (8W)
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
CSWB
Engine Code
OM 651.911

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 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
152 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
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17.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.85 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
17.13 lb/hp
21.85 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
53 mpg
48 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
48 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
762 mi
Range
748 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
762 mi
748 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
90.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft









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