The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon (15 - 18) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI quattro (08 - 11)
€ 35,900

€ 43,600

€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon is just 0 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI.
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
57.4
71.3
79.5
56.5
71.9
80.3
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.4 in
Height
56.5 in
111.8
185.1
110.6
185.2
185.1 in
Length
185.2 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.1 %

General
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
S205
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
OM 626.951
Engine Code
CALA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
114 hp
261 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
207 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Performance
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
29.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
29.97 lb/hp
14.4 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
55 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
46 mpg
city
17 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
592 mi
Range
437 mi
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
592 mi
437 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
88.5 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft












42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft