The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI Attraction quattro (12 - 15)
€ 38,100
€ 35,200
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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 230 Station Wagon is 3.9 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI.
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 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
181.1 in
Length
185 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.05 %
General
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
S204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.921
Engine Code
CJEB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
201 hp
168 hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
181 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
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17.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.46 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
17.38 lb/hp
21.46 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
25 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
18 mpg
city
29 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
441 mi
Range
583 mi
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
441 mi
583 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
123.1 kWh
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
176.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 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
