The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF multitronic (08 - 08)

€ 39,200
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09) Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
€ 34,200
 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF multitronic (08 - 08) Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200

ⓘ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 280 Station Wagon is 4 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF.
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF multitronic (08 - 08)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
108.7
181.1
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF multitronic (08 - 08)
110.6
185.2
181.1 in
Length
185.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4685 lb
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.84 %
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF multitronic (08 - 08)

General

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
S204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
CAGA, CJCA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
228 hp
141 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
150 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
15.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.49 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
15.47 lb/hp
25.49 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
25 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
17 mpg
city
31 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
436 mi
Range
673 mi
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
436 mi
673 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
178.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
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