The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 Avant (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon (11 - 14)
€ 57,300

€ 35,300

€ 57,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi S4 Avant is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon.
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
56.2
69.8
76.1
57.4
69.7
79.1
69.8 in
Width
69.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.2 in
Height
57.4 in
104
180.6
108.7
181.1
180.6 in
Length
181.1 in
104 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.03 %

General
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 180 CDI 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 S4 Avant
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
BBK
Engine Code
OM 651.913

5
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 2800 rpm
Audi S4 Avant
339 hp
118 hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi S4 Avant
302 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Performance
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
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11.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.17 lb/hp
Audi S4 Avant
11.67 lb/hp
30.17 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi S4 Avant
18 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
12 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
292 mi
Range
764 mi
Audi S4 Avant
292 mi
764 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi S4 Avant
253.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 180 CDI 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