The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)

€ 40,400
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
€ 49,600
 Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
€ 40,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,600

ⓘ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 6.3 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI.
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
72.7
79.6
69.7 in
Width
72.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
108.7
181.1
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
111
187.5
181.1 in
Length
187.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5115 lb
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.08 %
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 45 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)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 45 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
DCPE
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
201 hp
228 hp
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
181 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI

Performance

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
141 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.45 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
17.6 lb/hp
17.45 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
25 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
18 mpg
city
35 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
441 mi
Range
680 mi
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
441 mi
680 mi
Audi A4 Avant 45 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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
176.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 45 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft