The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09) vs. Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)

€ 39,200
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09) Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
€ 48,400
 Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11) Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,400

ⓘ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 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
59.1
Blueprint Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
108.7
181.1
Blueprint Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)
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 3.0 TDI
3527 lb
Curb Weight
4112 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5148 lb
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
14.2 %
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)

General

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
S204
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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
228 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
15.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.35 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
15.47 lb/hp
17.35 lb/hp
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
25 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
17 mpg
city
27 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
436 mi
Range
560 mi
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
436 mi
560 mi
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
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).
146.1 kWh
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
178.2 kWh
146.1 kWh
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft