The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 09) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 11)
€ 35,000

€ 34,300

€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is 4 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
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 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.91 %

General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
S204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.910
Engine Code
CABB, CDHB

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
154 hp
158 hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
22.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.68 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
22.12 lb/hp
22.68 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
31 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
547 mi
Range
503 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
547 mi
503 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
142.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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