The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (08 - 10) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
€ 34,000
€ 53,700
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,700
ⓘ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 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is 4.9 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
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 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5038 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
13.56 %
General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.910
Engine Code
CRTC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
154 hp
268 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
170 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
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21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.56 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
21.9 lb/hp
14.56 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
34 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
595 mi
Range
680 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
595 mi
680 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
130.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 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
