The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon (15 - 18)
€ 43,400

€ 40,700

€ 43,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700
ⓘ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 3.2 FSI is just 0 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon.
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
56.5
71.9
80.3
57.4
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
110.6
185.2
111.8
185.1
185.2 in
Length
185.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.2 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
B8 (8K)
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
CALA
Engine Code
OM 651.921

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
261 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
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14.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
14.07 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
28 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
20 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
473 mi
Range
592 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
473 mi
592 mi
Mercedes C 220 d 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
159.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft












40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft