The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 Avant tiptronic (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 59,700
€ 47,100
€ 59,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,100
ⓘ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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 350 CDI 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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.36 %
General
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
BBK
Engine Code
OM 642.830
5
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi S4 Avant
339 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi S4 Avant
302 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
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11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.92 lb/hp
Audi S4 Avant
11.9 lb/hp
16.92 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi S4 Avant
19 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
13 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
318 mi
Range
603 mi
Audi S4 Avant
318 mi
603 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI 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).
139.9 kWh
Audi S4 Avant
233 kWh
139.9 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 350 CDI 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
