The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 46,500
€ 43,400
€ 46,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,400
ⓘ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 3.2 FSI.
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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
185.2
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 3.2 FSI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
5016 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.03 %
General
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
S204
Generation
B8 (8K)
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.912
Engine Code
CALA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
201 hp
261 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.07 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
19.03 lb/hp
14.07 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
43 mpg
28 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
35 mpg
city
20 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
667 mi
Range
473 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
667 mi
473 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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).
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).
159.2 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
113.1 kWh
159.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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
