The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI S tronic (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon (07 - 09)
€ 44,000

€ 44,400

€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400
ⓘ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 TDI is 4.9 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon.
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
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
108.7
181.1
186 in
Length
181.1 in
111 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.29 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
B9 (8W)
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
DESA, DETA
Engine Code
OM 642.960

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
187 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
295 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
144 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
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18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.46 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
18.92 lb/hp
17.46 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
53 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
48 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
565 mi
Range
562 mi
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
565 mi
562 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
150.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
90.4 kWh
150.2 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft









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