The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon (11 - 14) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 13)

€ 41,700
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon (11 - 14) Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
€ 35,000
 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 13) Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000

ⓘ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 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 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon (11 - 14)
69.7
79.1
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 13)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon (11 - 14)
108.7
181.1
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 13)
110.6
185
181.1 in
Length
185 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.17 %
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 250 CDI 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

Mercedes C 250 CDI 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 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 Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI

Performance

Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
18.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
18.37 lb/hp
21.06 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
48 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
748 mi
Range
652 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
748 mi
652 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
113.6 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
100.7 kWh
113.6 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 250 CDI 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