The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 37,800

€ 40,200

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,200
ⓘ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 4 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI.
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
57.4
69.7
79.1
56.5
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
108.7
181.1
110.6
185.2
181.1 in
Length
185.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4883 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.35 %

General
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
S204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.913
Engine Code
CAMA, CGKA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
118 hp
at 2800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
118 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
Performance
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.28 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
30.74 lb/hp
20.28 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
46 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
38 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
719 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
719 mi
621 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
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).
133.7 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
104.9 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
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