The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon (15 - 18) vs. Audi RS4 Avant tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 33,500
€ 81,400
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon is 3.1 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi RS4 Avant.
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Audi RS4 Avant
57.4
71.3
79.5
56.6
73.5
79.6
71.3 in
Width
73.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
56.6 in
111.8
185.1
111.3
188.3
185.1 in
Length
188.3 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
111.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Audi RS4 Avant
3241 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb
Weight Difference:
772 lb
19.24 %
General
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Audi RS4 Avant
S205
Generation
B9 (8W)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Audi RS4 Avant
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
DECA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 5700 rpm
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
127 hp
444 hp
Audi RS4 Avant
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
155 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi RS4 Avant
Performance
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Audi RS4 Avant
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4 Avant
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25.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
25.52 lb/hp
9.04 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Audi RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
44 mpg
26 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
35 mpg
city
19 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
472 mi
Range
391 mi
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
472 mi
391 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
102.4 kWh
174.3 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Audi RS4 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
