The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra (15 - 17)

€ 45,300
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11) Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
€ 38,700
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra (15 - 17) Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700

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 4.9 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
69.7
79.1
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra (15 - 17)
72.5
79.6
69.7 in
Width
72.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
108.7
181.1
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra (15 - 17)
111
186
181.1 in
Length
186 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
5016 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
13.25 %
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra (15 - 17)

General

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
S204
Generation
B9 (8W)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.912
Engine Code
CVKB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
201 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra

Performance

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
146 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra

 REPLAY
19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
19.03 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
36 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
556 mi
Range
578 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
556 mi
578 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
109.9 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
135.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft