The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Audi RS4 Avant (06 - 08)
€ 35,000

€ 73,400

€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,400
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi RS4 Avant.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
Audi RS4 Avant
57.4
69.7
79.1
55.7
71.5
76.1
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.7 in
108.7
181.1
104.4
180.6
181.1 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
Audi RS4 Avant
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
13.16 %

General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
Audi RS4 Avant
S204
Generation
B7 (8E)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
Audi RS4 Avant
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.952
Engine Code
BNS

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
154 hp
414 hp
Audi RS4 Avant
170 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
170 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi RS4 Avant
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
Audi RS4 Avant
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS4 Avant
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22.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.5 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
22.19 lb/hp
9.5 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
Audi RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
29 mpg
17 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
21 mpg
city
11 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
506 mi
Range
290 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
506 mi
290 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
255.7 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
153.5 kWh
255.7 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
521 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
Audi RS4 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft









42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.5 cu ft