The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
€ 42,800
€ 42,700
€ 42,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon is just 0 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF.
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
57.4
71.3
79.5
56.5
71.9
80.3
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.4 in
Height
56.5 in
111.8
185.1
110.6
185.2
185.1 in
Length
185.2 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
12.71 %
General
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
S205
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
208 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
16.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.46 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
16.38 lb/hp
16.46 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
42 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
555 mi
Range
585 mi
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
555 mi
585 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
139.9 kWh
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
106.1 kWh
139.9 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft
