The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
€ 42,800

€ 42,200

€ 42,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200
ⓘ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 0.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
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
185.1 in
Length
185 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.92 %

General
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
S205
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
CLAB

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
208 hp
201 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
16.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.81 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
16.38 lb/hp
18.81 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
42 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
41 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
555 mi
Range
767 mi
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
555 mi
767 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
106.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
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