The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09) vs. Audi S4 Avant (09 - 11)
€ 38,100
€ 53,800
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,800
ⓘ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 4.6 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi S4 Avant.
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Audi S4 Avant
57.4
69.7
79.1
55.7
71.9
80.3
69.7 in
Width
71.9 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.4 in
Height
55.7 in
108.7
181.1
110.7
185.7
181.1 in
Length
185.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Audi S4 Avant
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5016 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
10.96 %
General
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Audi S4 Avant
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 S4 Avant
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.921
Engine Code
CAKA, CCBA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
201 hp
328 hp
Audi S4 Avant
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
181 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi S4 Avant
Performance
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Audi S4 Avant
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4 Avant
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17.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
17.38 lb/hp
11.96 lb/hp
Audi S4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Audi S4 Avant
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
25 mpg
23 mpg
Audi S4 Avant
18 mpg
city
17 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
441 mi
Range
390 mi
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
441 mi
390 mi
Audi S4 Avant
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).
193.3 kWh
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
176.2 kWh
193.3 kWh
Audi S4 Avant
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Audi S4 Avant
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
