The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 180 CDI Estate 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
€ 48,200

€ 37,800

€ 48,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI is 9.8 cm longer, 5.6 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the Mercedes C 180 CDI Estate.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 180 CDI Estate
1436
1826
2040
1459
1770
2008
1826 mm
Width
1770 mm
2040 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1436 mm
Height
1459 mm
2808
4699
2760
4601
4699 mm
Length
4601 mm
2808 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 180 CDI Estate
1790 kg
Kerb Weight
1645 kg
2285 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2185 kg

Weight Difference:
145 kg
8.1 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 180 CDI Estate
B8 (8K)
Generation
S204
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 180 CDI Estate
V6 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
CMUA
Engine Code
OM 651.913

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2995 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
268 bhp
at 4780 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 2800 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
268 bhp
118 bhp
Mercedes C 180 CDI Estate
400 NM
at 2150 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
400 NM
300 NM
Mercedes C 180 CDI Estate
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 180 CDI Estate
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CDI Estate
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6.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.94 kg/bhp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
6.68 kg/bhp
13.94 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 CDI Estate
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 180 CDI Estate
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
36 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI Estate
28 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
502 mi
Range
719 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
502 mi
719 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI Estate
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
147.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI Estate
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 180 CDI Estate
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
540 kg
490 L
Boot Capacity
485 L











1430 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1500 L