The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)

€ 38,100
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
€ 30,900
 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11) Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
€ 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 Station Wagon is 4 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
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
108.7
181.1
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)
110.6
185.2
181.1 in
Length
185.2 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
3505 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4597 lb
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.31 %
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)

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
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

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
CABA, CDHA
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
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
201 hp
118 hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
181 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI

Performance

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
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

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
17.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.7 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
17.38 lb/hp
29.7 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
31 mpg
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
25 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
441 mi
Range
539 mi
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
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).
142.1 kWh
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
176.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 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