The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 09) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 11)

€ 35,000
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 09) Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
€ 48,000
 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 11) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,000

ⓘ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 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 09)
69.7
79.1
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (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 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 09)
108.7
181.1
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (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 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
3406 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5181 lb
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
661 lb
16.25 %
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 11)

General

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
S204
Generation
B8 (8K)
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.910
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
154 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
170 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Performance

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel

▶ REPLAY
22.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.16 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
22.12 lb/hp
17.16 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
31 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
23 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
577 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
547 mi
577 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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).
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
142.1 kWh
141.9 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft