The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon (11 - 14) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 13)

€ 35,300
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon (11 - 14) Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
€ 35,000
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 13) Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000

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 180 CDI Station Wagon is 3.9 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI.
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon (11 - 14)
69.7
79.1
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 13)
71.9
80.3
69.7 in
Width
71.9 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.4 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon (11 - 14)
108.7
181.1
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 13)
110.6
185
181.1 in
Length
185 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.62 %
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
S204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.913
Engine Code
CJEB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
118 hp
at 2800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
118 hp
168 hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI

Performance

Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI

 REPLAY
30.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
30.17 lb/hp
21.06 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
49 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
764 mi
Range
652 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
764 mi
652 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
113.6 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
98.8 kWh
113.6 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft