The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 37,800

€ 42,300

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,300
ⓘ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 4.9 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra.
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
57.4
69.7
79.1
56.5
72.5
79.6
69.7 in
Width
72.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
56.5 in
108.7
181.1
111
186
181.1 in
Length
186 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.7 %

General
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
S204
Generation
B9 (8W)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
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
CVKB

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 2800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
118 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
Performance
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
124 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
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30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.1 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
30.74 lb/hp
18.1 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
46 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
38 mpg
city
33 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
719 mi
Range
599 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
719 mi
599 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
106.1 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
104.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









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