The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon Automatic (07 - 09) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI (08 - 09)
€ 40,000

€ 33,300

€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 Station Wagon is 4 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI.
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
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 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.14 %

General
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
S204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Series
OM 646.811
Engine Code
CDNB, CAEA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
168 hp
178 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
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21.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
21.65 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
35 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
603 mi
Range
594 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
603 mi
594 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
139.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
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