The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon (11 - 14) vs. Audi RS4 Avant S tronic (12 - 15)
€ 35,300
€ 77,600
€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon is 4.6 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi RS4 Avant.
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Audi RS4 Avant
57.4
69.7
79.1
55.7
72.8
80.3
69.7 in
Width
72.8 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.4 in
Height
55.7 in
108.7
181.1
110.7
185.8
181.1 in
Length
185.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Audi RS4 Avant
3560 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
13.63 %
General
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Audi RS4 Avant
S204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Audi RS4 Avant
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.913
Engine Code
CFSA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
118 hp
at 2800 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 8250 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
118 hp
444 hp
Audi RS4 Avant
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi RS4 Avant
Performance
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Audi RS4 Avant
125 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4 Avant
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30.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.29 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
30.17 lb/hp
9.29 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Audi RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
49 mpg
22 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
39 mpg
city
16 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
764 mi
Range
354 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
764 mi
354 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
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).
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).
202.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
98.8 kWh
202.8 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Audi RS4 Avant
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



















