The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 Avant (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (09 - 11)
€ 73,400
€ 42,600
€ 73,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600
ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
Audi RS4 Avant
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
55.7
71.5
76.1
57.4
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.7 in
Height
57.4 in
104.4
180.6
108.7
181.1
180.6 in
Length
181.1 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS4 Avant
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4883 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.17 %
General
Audi RS4 Avant
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
B7 (8E)
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi RS4 Avant
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
BNS
Engine Code
OM 651.911
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
414 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
317 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
Audi RS4 Avant
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
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9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.37 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
9.5 lb/hp
18.37 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4 Avant
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
17 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
11 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
290 mi
Range
692 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
290 mi
692 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
255.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
521 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4 Avant
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
33.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
