The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 Avant (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (08 - 10)
€ 57,300

€ 34,000

€ 57,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘ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 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY 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 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
584 lb
14.76 %

General
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
B7 (8E)
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
BBK
Engine Code
M 271.910

5
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi S4 Avant
339 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi S4 Avant
302 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
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11.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
Audi S4 Avant
11.67 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi S4 Avant
18 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
12 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
292 mi
Range
595 mi
Audi S4 Avant
292 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY 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).
130.7 kWh
Audi S4 Avant
253.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft









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