The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19) vs. Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 36,700
€ 49,600
€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,600
ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI.
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
57.4
71.3
79.5
56.5
72.7
79.6
71.3 in
Width
72.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
56.5 in
111.8
185.1
111
187.5
185.1 in
Length
187.5 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
628 lb
15.78 %
General
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
S205
Generation
B9 (8W)
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 45 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
DCPE

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
127 hp
228 hp
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
155 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
Performance
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.45 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
26.39 lb/hp
17.45 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
36 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
29 mpg
city
35 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
392 mi
Range
680 mi
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
392 mi
680 mi
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
123.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
266 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









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














