The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (09 - 11) vs. Audi RS4 Avant S tronic (12 - 15)
€ 42,600
€ 77,600
€ 42,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,600
ⓘ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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is 4.6 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi RS4 Avant.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi RS4 Avant
57.4
69.7
79.1
55.7
72.8
80.3
69.7 in
Width
72.8 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.4 in
Height
55.7 in
108.7
181.1
110.7
185.8
181.1 in
Length
185.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi RS4 Avant
3693 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
10.43 %
General
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi RS4 Avant
S204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 RS4 Avant
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.911
Engine Code
CFSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 8250 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
201 hp
444 hp
Audi RS4 Avant
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi RS4 Avant
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi RS4 Avant
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4 Avant
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18.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.29 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
18.37 lb/hp
9.29 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
44 mpg
22 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
35 mpg
city
16 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
692 mi
Range
354 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
692 mi
354 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
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).
202.8 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
109.1 kWh
202.8 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi RS4 Avant
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
