The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI (12 - 13)
€ 42,900
€ 32,800
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 1.8 TFSI.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 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 1.8 TFSI
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.18 %
General
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
S204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.911
Engine Code
CJEB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
201 hp
168 hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
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18.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
18.37 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
41 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
632 mi
Range
642 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
632 mi
642 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
115.6 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
119.3 kWh
115.6 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 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
