The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09) vs. Audi A4 allroad 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)
€ 39,200
€ 43,000
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.7 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Audi A4 allroad 2.0 TFSI.
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 allroad 2.0 TFSI
57.4
69.7
79.1
59.1
72.4
79
69.7 in
Width
72.4 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79 in
57.4 in
Height
59.1 in
108.7
181.1
110.6
185.8
181.1 in
Length
185.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 allroad 2.0 TFSI
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.26 %
General
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 allroad 2.0 TFSI
S204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 allroad 2.0 TFSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
CAEB, CDNC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 4300 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
228 hp
208 hp
Audi A4 allroad 2.0 TFSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A4 allroad 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 allroad 2.0 TFSI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 allroad 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
15.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.28 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
15.47 lb/hp
18.28 lb/hp
Audi A4 allroad 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 allroad 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
25 mpg
28 mpg
Audi A4 allroad 2.0 TFSI
17 mpg
city
23 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
436 mi
Range
479 mi
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
436 mi
479 mi
Audi A4 allroad 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
157.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
178.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi A4 allroad 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 allroad 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 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
