The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI quattro (08 - 11)
€ 40,400
€ 43,600
€ 40,400
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is 4 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI.
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.34 %
General
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
S204
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)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.911
Engine Code
CALA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
168 hp
261 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Performance
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
136 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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21.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
21.85 lb/hp
14.4 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
41 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
29 mpg
city
17 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
632 mi
Range
437 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
632 mi
437 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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).
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
119.3 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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
