The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI quattro (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (08 - 10)
€ 43,600

€ 34,000

€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘ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 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor 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 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.27 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
B8 (8K)
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
CALA
Engine Code
M 271.910

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
261 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
14.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
14.4 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
26 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
17 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
437 mi
Range
595 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
437 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
130.7 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
172.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor 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