The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)

€ 38,100
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
€ 44,100
 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18) Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon is 4.9 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)
72.5
79.6
69.7 in
Width
72.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
108.7
181.1
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)
111
186
181.1 in
Length
186 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4839 lb
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.79 %
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
S204
Generation
B9 (8W)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.921
Engine Code
DETA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
201 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
181 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.63 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
17.38 lb/hp
19.63 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
25 mpg
51 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
44 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
441 mi
Range
784 mi
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
441 mi
784 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
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).
94.6 kWh
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
176.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft