The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon (07 - 08) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 32,800
€ 34,100
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes C 180 Compressor 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 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 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.15 %
General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor 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
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Compressor 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 271.952
Engine Code
CABB, CDHB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
154 hp
158 hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
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21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.11 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
21.97 lb/hp
22.11 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
31 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
533 mi
Range
539 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
533 mi
539 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
142.1 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
145.8 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 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
