The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
€ 43,400
€ 37,200
€ 43,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI is 4 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 180 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
185.2
108.7
181.1
185.2 in
Length
181.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.62 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
B8 (8K)
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
CALA
Engine Code
M 271.952
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
261 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
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14.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.26 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
14.07 lb/hp
22.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
28 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
473 mi
Range
556 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
473 mi
556 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 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).
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).
125 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
159.2 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
