The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)
€ 38,700

€ 44,700

€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,700
ⓘ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 Station Wagon is just 0 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF.
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
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 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5082 lb

Weight Difference:
639 lb
16.01 %

General
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
S205
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)

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
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 5300 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
154 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
21.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
21.76 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
36 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
392 mi
Range
552 mi
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
392 mi
552 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
148.1 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
123.1 kWh
148.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
266 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft











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