The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (09 - 11) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 15)
€ 42,600
€ 48,200
€ 42,600
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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is 3.9 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
57.4
69.7
79.1
56.5
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
108.7
181.1
110.6
185
181.1 in
Length
185 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5038 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.44 %
General
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
S204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.911
Engine Code
CMUA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 4780 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
201 hp
268 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2150 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
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18.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.72 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
18.37 lb/hp
14.72 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
44 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
35 mpg
city
23 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
692 mi
Range
502 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
692 mi
502 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
147.7 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
109.1 kWh
147.7 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 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
