The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 Avant tiptronic (18 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 80,700

€ 36,200

€ 80,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200
ⓘ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 RS4 Avant is 7.1 inches longer, 3.8 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
Audi RS4 Avant
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
55.3
73.5
79.6
57.4
69.7
79.1
73.5 in
Width
69.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.3 in
Height
57.4 in
111.3
188.3
108.7
181.1
188.3 in
Length
181.1 in
111.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS4 Avant
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
13.13 %

General
Audi RS4 Avant
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
B9 (8W)
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi RS4 Avant
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
DECA
Engine Code
M 271.952

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
444 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
444 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
443 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
443 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
Audi RS4 Avant
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
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8.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.26 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
8.89 lb/hp
22.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4 Avant
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
27 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
20 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
409 mi
Range
495 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
409 mi
495 mi
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
140.2 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
166.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4 Avant
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft









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