The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
€ 36,000
€ 42,700
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,700
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF.
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
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
185.2
185.1 in
Length
185.2 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
15.25 %
General
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
S205
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
127 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
155 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
26.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.46 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
26.04 lb/hp
16.46 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
39 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
424 mi
Range
585 mi
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
424 mi
585 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
113.6 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
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
113.6 kWh
139.9 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft
