The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)
€ 38,100

€ 44,700

€ 38,100
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is 4 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF.
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
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 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5082 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.85 %

General
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
S204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.913
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
134 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
243 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
243 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
27.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
27.15 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
41 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
632 mi
Range
552 mi
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
632 mi
552 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
119.3 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 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
119.3 kWh
148.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 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