The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 40 g-tron S tronic (19 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 42,600

€ 49,000

€ 42,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A4 Avant 40 g-tron is 5.4 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon.
Audi A4 Avant 40 g-tron
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
56.5
72.5
79.6
57.4
69.7
79.1
72.5 in
Width
69.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.5 in
Height
57.4 in
111
186.5
108.7
181.1
186.5 in
Length
181.1 in
111 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 40 g-tron
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.02 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 40 g-tron
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
B9 (8W)
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 40 g-tron
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.961

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 4450 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 40 g-tron
168 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
199 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 40 g-tron
199 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 40 g-tron
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
137 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 40 g-tron
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
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21.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.05 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 40 g-tron
21.85 lb/hp
18.05 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 40 g-tron
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
13.8 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
29 mpg
( 33 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi A4 Avant 40 g-tron
6 MPGe
33 MPGe
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
17.7 lb
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
271 mi
Range
506 mi
Audi A4 Avant 40 g-tron
271 mi
506 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
28.6 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).
166.6 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 40 g-tron
28.6 kWh
166.6 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 40 g-tron
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft









40.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft