The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 Avant S tronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 77,600
€ 55,300
€ 77,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi RS4 Avant is 0.7 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon.
Audi RS4 Avant
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
55.7
72.8
80.3
57.4
71.3
79.5
72.8 in
Width
71.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.7 in
Height
57.4 in
110.7
185.8
111.8
185.1
185.8 in
Length
185.1 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS4 Avant
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
4123 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5082 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.5 %
General
Audi RS4 Avant
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
B8 (8K)
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi RS4 Avant
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CFSA
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 8250 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
444 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
317 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
317 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Performance
Audi RS4 Avant
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
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9.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.63 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
9.29 lb/hp
11.63 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4 Avant
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
22 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
16 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
354 mi
Range
533 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
354 mi
533 mi
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
202.8 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).
145.8 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
202.8 kWh
145.8 kWh
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4 Avant
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
