The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 Avant tiptronic (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 59,700

€ 42,900

€ 59,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S4 Avant is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon.
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
56.2
69.8
76.1
57.4
71.3
79.5
69.8 in
Width
71.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.2 in
Height
57.4 in
104
180.6
111.8
185.1
180.6 in
Length
185.1 in
104 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
628 lb
15.57 %

General
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
B7 (8E)
Generation
S205
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
BBK
Engine Code
M 274.920

5
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S4 Avant
339 hp
208 hp
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi S4 Avant
302 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Performance
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
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11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.38 lb/hp
Audi S4 Avant
11.9 lb/hp
16.38 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi S4 Avant
19 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
13 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
318 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi S4 Avant
318 mi
518 mi
Mercedes C 250 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).
113.6 kWh
Audi S4 Avant
233 kWh
113.6 kWh
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft










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