The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 48,200
€ 49,300
€ 48,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,300
ⓘ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 3.9 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
56.5
71.9
80.3
57.4
69.7
79.1
71.9 in
Width
69.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.5 in
Height
57.4 in
110.6
185
108.7
181.1
185 in
Length
181.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.1 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
B8 (8K)
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CMUA
Engine Code
OM 642.832
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 4780 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
268 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
at 2150 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
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14.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.5 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
14.72 lb/hp
17.5 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
30 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
23 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
502 mi
Range
570 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
502 mi
570 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
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).
148.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
147.7 kWh
148.1 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
