The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 Estate (07 - 09) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 38,100
€ 30,900
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 Estate is 10.2 cm shorter, 5.6 cm narrower and 2.3 cm taller than the Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI.
Mercedes C 230 Estate
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
1459
1770
2008
1436
1826
2040
1770 mm
Width
1826 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2040 mm
1459 mm
Height
1436 mm
2760
4601
2808
4703
4601 mm
Length
4703 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2808 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 230 Estate
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1590 kg
2115 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2085 kg
Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.31 %
General
Mercedes C 230 Estate
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
S204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes C 230 Estate
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.921
Engine Code
CABA, CDHA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2496 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
201 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 3650 rpm
Mercedes C 230 Estate
201 bhp
118 bhp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
245 NM
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 230 Estate
245 NM
230 NM
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes C 230 Estate
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230 Estate
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
7.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.47 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 230 Estate
7.89 kg/bhp
13.47 kg/bhp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230 Estate
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes C 230 Estate
30 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
41 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
441 mi
Range
539 mi
Mercedes C 230 Estate
441 mi
539 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).
142.1 kWh
Mercedes C 230 Estate
176.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
221 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230 Estate
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
530 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
485 L
Boot Capacity
490 L
1500 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1430 L
