The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI (08 - 11)
€ 44,200
€ 32,000
€ 44,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 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
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 1.8 TFSI
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.77 %
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
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 651.911
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
147 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
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18.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.56 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
18.37 lb/hp
21.56 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
46 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
46 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
37 mpg
city
25 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
719 mi
Range
561 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
719 mi
561 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
136.5 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
104.9 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 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
