The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09)

€ 46,700
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 39,200
 Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09) Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200

ⓘ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 280 Station Wagon.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18)
72.5
79.6
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
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
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18)
111
186
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
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 280 Station Wagon
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.18 %
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09)

General

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 280 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
CSWB
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
215 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
152 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon

▶ REPLAY
17.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.47 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
17.13 lb/hp
15.47 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
53 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
48 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
762 mi
Range
436 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
762 mi
436 mi
Mercedes C 280 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).
178.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
90.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 280 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