The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 Avant tiptronic (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 59,700
€ 36,200
€ 59,700
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
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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 180 CGI 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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
606 lb
15.02 %
General
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 180 CGI 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
BBK
Engine Code
M 271.952
5
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S4 Avant
339 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi S4 Avant
302 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.26 lb/hp
Audi S4 Avant
11.9 lb/hp
22.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi S4 Avant
19 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
13 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
318 mi
Range
495 mi
Audi S4 Avant
318 mi
495 mi
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
233 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 S4 Avant
233 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 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
