The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 36,200

€ 49,600

€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,600
ⓘ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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is 6.3 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI.
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
57.4
69.7
79.1
56.5
72.7
79.6
69.7 in
Width
72.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
56.5 in
108.7
181.1
111
187.5
181.1 in
Length
187.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
13.85 %

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

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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.952
Engine Code
DCPE

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
154 hp
228 hp
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
Performance
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
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22.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.45 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
22.26 lb/hp
17.45 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
32 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
23 mpg
city
35 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
495 mi
Range
680 mi
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
495 mi
680 mi
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
140.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
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