The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)

€ 46,600
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
€ 55,400
 Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
71.9
80.3
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
71.3
79.5
71.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.5 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
110.6
185
Blueprint Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
111.8
185.1
185 in
Length
185.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5093 lb
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.9 %
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)

General

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
B8 (8K)
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CMUA
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 4780 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
268 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
at 2150 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon

▶ REPLAY
14.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.56 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
14.72 lb/hp
11.56 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
28 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
21 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
466 mi
Range
506 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
466 mi
506 mi
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
153.5 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
159.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.9 cu ft