The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) vs. Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - 19)
€ 37,800

€ 48,100

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,100
ⓘ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 45 TFSI.
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI
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 45 TFSI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4795 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.9 %

General
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI
S204
Generation
B9 (8W)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 45 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
DKNA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 2800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
118 hp
242 hp
Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI
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30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.12 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
30.74 lb/hp
15.12 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
46 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI
38 mpg
city
28 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
719 mi
Range
563 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
719 mi
563 mi
Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI
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).
121.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
104.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









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