The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon (18 - 19) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
€ 34,200
€ 42,200
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200
ⓘ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 Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon is just 0.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
57.4
71.3
79.5
56.5
71.9
80.3
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.4 in
Height
56.5 in
111.8
185.1
110.6
185
185.1 in
Length
185 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
12.83 %
General
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
S205
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
CLAB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
127 hp
201 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
155 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.81 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
25.95 lb/hp
18.81 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
41 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
41 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
439 mi
Range
767 mi
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
439 mi
767 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
109.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
41.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft
