The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC Station Wagon (14 - 15) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
€ 40,300

€ 42,700

€ 40,300
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC 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 220 BlueTEC 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 220 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
9.89 %

General
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
S205
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.921
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC Station Wagon
168 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.46 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC Station Wagon
20.93 lb/hp
16.46 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC Station Wagon
55 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
45 mpg
city
26 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
592 mi
Range
585 mi
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC Station Wagon
592 mi
585 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
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).
139.9 kWh
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC Station Wagon
88.5 kWh
139.9 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
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