The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
€ 49,600

€ 50,200

€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI is 6.3 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon.
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
56.5
72.7
79.6
57.4
69.7
79.1
72.7 in
Width
69.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.5 in
Height
57.4 in
111
187.5
108.7
181.1
187.5 in
Length
181.1 in
111 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5049 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.49 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
B9 (8W)
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
DCPE
Engine Code
OM 642.834

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
228 hp
261 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
369 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
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17.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.87 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
17.45 lb/hp
14.87 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
44 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
35 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
680 mi
Range
684 mi
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
680 mi
684 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
123.4 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
109.1 kWh
123.4 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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