The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)

€ 37,800
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
€ 46,600
 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600

ⓘ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 180 CDI Station Wagon is 4 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
69.7
79.1
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)
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 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
108.7
181.1
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)
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 3.0 TDI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5082 lb
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
10.84 %
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)

General

Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
S204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 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
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 2800 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
118 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.16 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
30.74 lb/hp
17.16 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
46 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
38 mpg
city
28 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
719 mi
Range
585 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
719 mi
585 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 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).
139.9 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
104.9 kWh
139.9 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft