The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 Avant S tronic (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon (07 - 09)
€ 56,200

€ 37,800

€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 S4 Avant is 4.6 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon.
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
55.7
71.9
80.3
57.4
69.7
79.1
71.9 in
Width
69.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.7 in
Height
57.4 in
110.7
185.7
108.7
181.1
185.7 in
Length
181.1 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
9.95 %

General
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
B8 (8K)
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
CAKA, CCBA
Engine Code
OM 646.811

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi S4 Avant
328 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S4 Avant
325 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
Performance
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
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12.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.39 lb/hp
Audi S4 Avant
12.16 lb/hp
21.39 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi S4 Avant
24 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
17 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
410 mi
Range
672 mi
Audi S4 Avant
410 mi
672 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
125.5 kWh
Audi S4 Avant
183.8 kWh
125.5 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft











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