The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon Automatic (07 - 09) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
€ 37,800

€ 42,700

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,700
ⓘ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 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 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 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.76 %

General
Mercedes C 200 CDI 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 manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 200 CDI 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 646
Engine Series
OM 646.811
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 3400 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
134 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.46 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
26.57 lb/hp
16.46 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
36 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
No data
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
621 mi
Range
585 mi
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
621 mi
585 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
139.9 kWh
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
135.8 kWh
139.9 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
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