The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)

€ 38,100
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
€ 48,200
 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,200

ⓘ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 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
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 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
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 3.0 TDI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5060 lb
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
11.94 %
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)

General

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
S204
Generation
B8 (8K)
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.921
Engine Code
CDUC, CKVC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
201 hp
242 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
181 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
17.38 lb/hp
16.4 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
25 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
34 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
441 mi
Range
642 mi
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
441 mi
642 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
176.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
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