The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 Avant tiptronic (18 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon (11 - 14)
€ 80,700
€ 41,700
€ 80,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700
ⓘ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 250 CDI Station Wagon.
Audi RS4 Avant
Mercedes C 250 CDI 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 250 CDI Station Wagon
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4883 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.44 %
General
Audi RS4 Avant
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
B9 (8W)
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi RS4 Avant
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
DECA
Engine Code
OM 651.911
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
444 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
444 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
443 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
443 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
Performance
Audi RS4 Avant
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
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8.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.37 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
8.89 lb/hp
18.37 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4 Avant
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
27 mpg
48 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
20 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
409 mi
Range
748 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
409 mi
748 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
166.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4 Avant
Mercedes C 250 CDI 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
