The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 Avant (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 73,400
€ 36,000
€ 73,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘ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 RS4 Avant is 4.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon.
Audi RS4 Avant
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
55.7
71.5
76.1
57.4
71.3
79.5
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.7 in
Height
57.4 in
104.4
180.6
111.8
185.1
180.6 in
Length
185.1 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS4 Avant
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
628 lb
15.96 %
General
Audi RS4 Avant
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
B7 (8E)
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi RS4 Avant
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
BNS
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
414 hp
127 hp
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
317 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Performance
Audi RS4 Avant
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
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9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
9.5 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4 Avant
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
17 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
11 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
290 mi
Range
424 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
290 mi
424 mi
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
255.7 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).
113.6 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
255.7 kWh
113.6 kWh
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
521 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4 Avant
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
33.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
