The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 11)

€ 46,500
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
€ 34,300
 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 11) Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
€ 46,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300

ⓘ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 4 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 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
69.7
79.1
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 11)
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 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
108.7
181.1
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 11)
110.6
185.2
181.1 in
Length
185.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
5016 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.35 %
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 11)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

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 651.912
Engine Code
CABB, CDHB
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
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
201 hp
158 hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI

Performance

Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.68 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
19.03 lb/hp
22.68 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
43 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
43 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
35 mpg
city
22 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
667 mi
Range
503 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
667 mi
503 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
113.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 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